Alberta sets 30% renewable energy goal by 2030
Under new leadership, the province which hosts the heart of Canada’s oil sands industry will replace coal generation with renewables by 2030.
New York to get half its electricity from renewable energy by 2030
Following shortly on the announcement of new renewable energy targets in Alberta, the governor of New York State has plans to mandate 50% renewables in electricity by 2030.
New York to get half its electricity from renewable energy by 2030
Following shortly on the announcement of new renewable energy goals in Alberta, the governor of New York State has set a new goal for the state to reach 50% renewables in electricity by 2030.
US Energy Department: US$22.7 million for 23 solar tech projects
The new government program is aimed at supporting projects with the potential to significantly reduce the costs for solar energy systems while also boosting U.S. competitiveness and strengthening the country’s clean energy manufacturing sector.
Tesla still in talks for German battery fab
Electric car production is likely to accelerate in the wake of the VW emissions scandal, according to Audi’s top U.S. exec. While Daimler appears content to use Asian-made batteries, there are increasing calls for German automakers to work together to develop the next generation of batteries in Europe.
Elite Solar: More than US$7 million in new solar contracts
With more than a dozen projects currently under development and several more about to begin, the California solar company is expecting revenues this year to soar 140%.
IBC Solar expanding operations globally
The Bavaria-based PV systems group has repositioned itself. In addition to the German market, IBC Solar is strengthening its activities in sales and project business in Latin America and other countries.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
India dominated much of the news this week, with an eye-opening report that solar power in the country will cost less than coal by the end of the decade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also made solar a major topic at last week’s G20 meeting in Turkey. Brazil, meanwhile, approved 1.5 GW of new solar and wind power.
Amtech records flat Q4, reports increasing quoting activity
U.S. production equipment Amtech has reported relatively flat revenues in Q4 fiscal 2015, however increased quoting activity and Y/Y sales increases point to a rebounding PV equipment market.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
India dominated much of the news this week, with an eye-opening report that solar power in the country will cost less than coal by the end of the decade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also made solar a major topic at last week’s G20 meeting in Turkey. Brazil, meanwhile, approved 1.5 GW of new solar and wind power.
