UK renewable jobs market grows faster than average
Employment in the solar PV sector grew 3.1% in 2014, stretching its lead as one of the largest employment sectors within the British renewable industry.
Yingli granted 15 day extension for 2014 annual report
Leading solar company delays annual financial report by 15 days, asked for more time to prepare and review its consolidated financial statements for the year.
Solairedirect pulls $242m IPO on back of weak interest
Bump in the road result of weak investor confidence in face of absent government subsidy, forcing French developer to postpone IPO.
Institutional investors increasingly target solar assets
The role of institutional investors in renewable energy financing is changing rapidly, institutional investors competing with banks over assets acquisition.
Chinese PV imports again in SolarWorld's crosshairs
The German-U.S. PV manufacturer is continuing its crusade against Chinese rivals, calling for an investigation into alleged circumvention of import duties and an extension of the EU’s minimum price undertaking. The news follows EPIA’s call on Monday for free trade of solar PV products.
Germany approves 25 bids in large-scale PV tender
German authorities have described the first round in the pilot tender as a step towards “real competition.” A total of 25 bids have been approved after 170 bids were submitted by mid-April.
SunEdison completes two PV plants in Ontario
Owned by BluEarth Renewables and Firelight Infrastructure Partners, the solar power plants will provide energy to the Independent Electricity System Operator through a 20-year feed-in-tariff agreement.
Acces Power to develop 65 MW PV project in Egypt
The Dubai-based group is set to contribute to the country’s 4.3 GW renewable energy target. In addition to the solar plant in Aswan, which is set to begin construction next year, the company is also in discussions with Egyptian energy authorities to build a 50 MW wind project in Zafarana.
Costa Rican regulator proposes solar FIT
The Central American country’s public services authority says the proposed rates of up to $0.1794 per kilowatt hour would allow PV developers to receive sufficient revenue to recover investment and a “reasonable return.”
Solar Frontier to supply Konar Energy's 23 MW pipeline in Turkey
The Japanese CIS group will provide its modules for five new solar power plants in the country. Konar says Solar Frontier’s panels are ideal for Turkey’s hot climate.
