Solar Impulse plane prepares for longest leg of round-the-world journey
The five-day, five-night flight between China and Hawaii is a time for nervous anticipation, says pilot tasked with the leg, Andre Borschberg. Takeoff scheduled for Thursday, May 8.
Australia: Stars aligning for RET compromise
It looks increasingly likely that Australia will see a compromise on its Renewable Energy Target, the mechanism that underpins large-scale renewable development in the country. Key industry groups are aligning behind a 33 TWh compromise position, with the opposition Labor party saying it would agree to such a figure.
First Solar posts net loss, 51% revenue decline in Q1
The company’s launch of its new yieldco joint venture impacted its bottom line as the group moved through a “transitional period.” First Solar expects to be back in the black in Q2 with sales of between $750 and $850 million.
NEXTracker on board 70 MW Moree solar plant in Australia
The tracking specialist will supply its state-of-the-art trackers to the 70 MW Moree Plains solar project in New South Wales, project is largest tracking solar installation in Australia.
Solar could meet all of Scotland's power needs, says WWF Scotland
Solar energy generated enough power in the month of April to meet the electricity and hot water needs of homes fitted with solar panels, prompting reports that it could soon be possible to completely power the country with PV.
SolarWorld to introduce five busbars to U.S. production
SolarWorld will introduce five-busbar technology to some of its Hillsboro, Oregon production lines. The MW capacity of the five-busbar production has not be revealed.
Egypt signs deals for 220 MW of solar
The agreements, signed with five companies from Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, include 220 MW of solar and 100 MW of wind and are valued at $500 million.
IEA: Clean-energy innovation essential to meeting climate goals
The International Energy Agency presented its Energy Technology Perspectives 2015 report in Paris on Monday, which calls for a tripling of public spending on low-carbon technology R&D.
Expected Q1 loss does little to diminish SunPower's positive outlook
The U.S. module manufacturer reports reduced revenues for the first quarter as the company diverts attention to inaugural yieldco venture with First Solar.
Tesla unveils sleek, low-cost battery solution for home and commercial
Powerwall home battery and Powerpack commercial battery unveiled by Elon Musk last night could prove game changing for domestic and business storage.
