United PV withdraws $90 million Hareon lawsuit
United PV has today announced the withdrawal of a US$90 million lawsuit, after receiving $250 million from an investment fund under a deed of assignment, and reimbursement from Hareon for all arbitration and legal costs.
US: Cumulative solar installs top 28 GW, 16 GW of renewables installed in 2015
According to a new study by BNEF and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, cumulative solar capacity in the U.S. has reached 28 GW, of which 7.3 GW was installed in 2015. Overall, last year saw 16 GW of renewables added, outstripping fossil fuels for a second year. Energy productivity is also growing, while prices remain stable. Investment, particularly in solar, is also on the rise.
Indias Karnataka plans for 3 GW of solar
Three GW of new solar PV projects have been announced for the Indian state of Karnataka. The government has approved a 2 GW plant by Karnataka Solar Power Development Corp. Ltd, while Adani is said to be planning a 1 GW project.
New PSE&G Landfill Solar Farm in Service
Community Solar Project Built on 53 Acres of the L&D Landfill Is PSE&G’s Largest to Date
Lockheed Martin and Duke Energy Sign 17-Year Renewable Energy Pact
Commitment provides 30 megawatts of Solar Power to U.S. National Grid
Customers Can Now Go 100 Percent Solar with PG&E's Solar Choice Program
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today launched PG&E’s Solar Choice program, extending the option for 100 percent solar power to customers who are not planning to install rooftop solar panels.
Morocco inaugurates 160 MW solar CSP plant as first phase of Noor complex
While the World Bank says that the Noor 1 plant will bring down the cost of concentrating solar power, the future of the technology does not look promising.
SunEdison offloads Japanese assets, assesses Vivint deal options
The U.S. renewables developer agrees deal to sell its entire 198 MW solar PV portfolio in Japan for around $80 million while, closer to home, the company evaluates options that will see the Vivint acquisition finally closed.
Total secures stake in Off Grid Electric and Powerhive
The French energy giant leverages its $150 million Total Energy Ventures fund to secure stakes of no more than 15% in the two off-grid and microgrid startups.
UK solar firms challenge government subsidy cuts in appeal court
Solarcentury and Lark Energy take case against government’s early closure of the Renewable Obligation scheme to court of appeal; government defends stance on claims its decision was grossly unfair.
