Germany: Utility survey reveals solar and Energiewende remain popular
A survey carried out by the German Association of Energy, and Water Industries (BDEW) has revealed that solar is one of the most popular industries in the country. It has also demonstrated that a majority of Germans believe the country’s Energiewende, or energy transition, is a “very important” priority.
NV Energy offers green rider for large customers
NV Energy rolls out new green opportunity for customers who wish to be served by renewable energy sources. The energy will be supplied from a new PV plant to be constructed in Clark County, Nevada.
UK: solar installed by independent entrepreneurs topped 2 GW in 2015, study finds
Independent renewable entrepreneurs supplied 7.6% of the U.K.’s power demand last year, investing more than GBP 1 billion into renewable energy; solar capacity grew by 83% in this sector.
9 GW of solar projects registered for July auction in Brazil
The auction will take place on July 29 and is the first of two national solicitations for solar PV to be held this year in Brazil. 295 PV projects have obtained technical accreditation to participate.
Santa Monica mandates solar PV on new buildings
The new mandate is the fifth by a California municipality, and will apply to both residential and commercial buildings.
1366 Technologies secures another $10 million to build commercial-scale kerfless wafer plant
This latest investment brings the companys series C round to $32.5 million, and funds will be used to build the companys factory in Upstate New York.
Vivint Solar switches leadership as CEO steps down
Greg Butterfield steps down as chief executive officer at Vivint Solar, with David Bywater appointed interim CEO as the company looks for a permanent replacement.
Canadian energy company eyes 150 MW PV plant in Vietnam
CMX Renewable Energy Inc. has applied for a license to build a 150 MW PV plant, costing an estimated USD150 million, in Vietnams Ninh Thuan province, just as the solar market is being stirred within the country.
Duke Energy adds 30 MW to its solar portfolio
Duke Energy has acquired six PV projects with the total capacity of 30 MW in Eastern North Carolina.
Avancis hits 17.9% efficiency on 30 cm x 30 cm module
German CIGS developer Avancis has achieved an efficiency of 17.9% with its CIGS technology. The company hit the conversion efficiency on a 30 cm x 30 cm mini module, with the company claiming the technology could be translated into a 170 Wp 1m2 standard-sized module.
