UK should offer more clean energy incentives, says Committee on Climate Change
First mandatory report from the Committee says that “urgent action” is required in the new Parliament if the U.K. is to keep its emissions reductions on track.
India poised to introduce dollar bidding for solar contracts in July
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hopes to attract further foreign investment by inviting bids for India’s first dollar-linked solar power contracts next month.
Ingeteam supplies inverters for one of UK's largest solar plants
The Spanish inverter specialist supplied its Ingecon powerstation central inverter to a 40 MW solar PV plant located in the county of Lincolnshire, England.
Pilot production begins on Daqo's $150 million ramped up polysilicon capacity
Pilot production has begun on Daqo New Energy’s newly added 6,000 MT polysilicon capacity in China. The aim is to increase this to 12,150 MT. The company has said it will achieve polysilicon production costs of US$12/kg “in the near future.”
SunEdison inaugurates 50 MW PV plant in India
SunEdison has inaugurated its 50 MW Dammakhedi solar PV plant in Madhya Pradesh, India. The project was completed two months ahead of schedule.
Advanced Energy confirms exit of solar inverter business
The U.S. precision power conversion company has taken the decision to shutter its solar inverter business after grappling with poor sales in the sector for the past few quarters.
Yingli announces project bonds for Chinese public; will create online financing portfolio
In an interesting move, Yingli Green Energy has announced the issuance of project bonds to the Chinese public. The China-based solar manufacturer intends to widen its portfolio of new online financing products going forward.
Solar plane makes second attempt at longest leg of journey
The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft has passed the point of no return after taking off from Japan on Sunday, journey expected to take five days and five nights should all go to plan.
NEXTracker signs 1 GW supply agreement with Blattner Energy
The Californian tracker specialists will supply its single axis trackers to Blattner Energy, a diversified power generation contractor.
Solar-powered Formula E can overtake Formula 1, says Richard Branson
The Virgin tycoon believes all-electric and solar-powered racing cars will prove more attractive to sponsors and racing enthusiasts within the next four or five years.
