Solar PV in Ethiopia: A state of flux
Expectations for solar PV in Ethiopia have increased significantly over the last few months, with formal discussions taking place over a PV tender. However, the government’s recent declaration of a state of emergency, which is set to last for six months, might scare already weary investors.
United Photovoltaics announces acquisition of 40 MW plant in Shandong
United Photovoltaics Group has completed its acquisition of the entire equity interest in Haiyang-Xin Shunfeng Photovoltaic Technology Co. Ltd.
Trina Solar modules installed on 4 MW solar carport system
The large array has been installed at the Airport Weeze in Germany, using Trina Solar’s record-breaking Honey series of modules, which are now feeding the local grid and supplying electricity to the airport.
Florida Amendment 1 opponents condemn utility duplicity
Recording reveals a strategy to destroy free-market energy in the state using deceptive practices to fool voters, according to advocacy group Floridians for Solar Choice.
Swinerton, D.E. Shaw complete the largest solar plant in the Midwest
Xcel Energy will buy power from the 100 MW-AC North Star Solar facility in Minnesota.
India's rooftop PV capacity passes 1GW: report
The country has built 513 MW of additional rooftop capacity over the past 12 months, bringing cumulative installations to 1.02GW, according to research firm Bridge to India.
SolarCity to offer Airbnb hosts solar installation incentive
The solar leasing provider will offer a $1,000 rebate to Airbnb hosts who install a rooftop solar array on their home-sharing property in areas where both companies are active.
Hartek Power signs 113MW order with Azure Power
The Chandigarh-based EPC specialist will provide electrification, automation and substation solutions for projects in fives states, including Punjab, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.
Developer stumps up fees for SunEdison's 500 MW India solar project
A power developer has paid a reported INR 2 billion in government fees to Solar Energy Corporation India to enable it to develop solar project initially won by bankrupt U.S. firm SunEdison.
Solar Impulse pilots awarded Switzerland's World Solar Prize
Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg recognized for attracting unmatched international attention to solar energy for their successful solar-powered circumnavigation of the globe.
