DTE Energy partners with Ford Motor, Domino's Farms to boost solar in Michigan
The latest PV projects solidifies the Detroit-based energy company’s position as the state’s largest investor in solar.
Tesla Powerwall battery coming to Germany in Q4
The announcement of a new and low-priced home battery from U.S. manufacturer Tesla is has generated quite a buzz in Germany, although many questions have remained unanswered — until now. pv magazine speaks to Tesla about its latest offering.
Sungevity appoints new chief global officer as it expands in Europe
The solar platform company is looking to expand its worldwide presence as part of a bolstered global strategy led by the newly appointed executive.
Russian government to sell Crimean solar plants to private investors
Distressed Crimean PV power plant projects look set to be sold to Russian energy giants at the behest of the government. Foreign buyers are also said to be interested in purchasing the assets.
Deutsche Bank: yieldcos driving bullish solar outlook
Stock analyst Deutsche Bank has produced an investment note in which it has expressed a bullish outlook for solar. Deutsche notes that yieldcos in both established and emerging solar markets are proving to be a major driver of growth the solar sector.
Hareon seals 930 MW solar deal with United PV Group
The Chinese solar company has signed an investment framework agreement with the group for 930 MW of solar PV.
UK's renewable generation up by 20%, says REA
Report by Renewable Energy Association and PwC finds installed clean energy capacity increased by nearly a quarter in past year, with jobs in sector up 9%.
IHS: Growing tracker market reached 4 GW in 2014
Tracker application is growing fast, with IHS finding that 4 GW of tracker installations were installed in 2014, representing growth of more than 60%. Array Technologies remains the market leader however it is losing market share.
Solar Frontier to develop 100 MW in UK
Japanese thin film producer and project developer Solar Frontier has entered into agreement to supply and construct a 100 MW pipeline of projects in the UK. Construction on the first project will take place in Q3 2015.
SMA enjoys strong Q1 sales growth, expands international footprint
The German inverter manufacturer increases year-on-year sales to $254.7 million, driven by growth in the large-scale sector. Hefty staff reduction almost completed.
