Spire considers sale of the company, assets
Despite a rebound in capital spending across the solar industry, the Massachusetts-based PV equipment maker has retained investment bank Mirus Capital Advisors to assess strategic alternatives.
Southern Company, EPRI tap LG Chem for battery testing project
The project will provide data to help Southern Company understand how well the battery energy storage system works to store and discharge solar energy.
Vice President Joe Biden wows crowd at SPI
Biden unveiled a new White House grant program aimed at scaling up clean energy in 24 states across the country, targeting greater access to solar energy in rural and low-income neighborhoods and supporting efforts to reduce solar costs.
Greenpeace: Making 100% renewable energy possible
The solar PV industry could employ 9.7 million people by 2030, more than 10 times as many as it does today. Jobs in wind power could grow to 7.8 million over the same period, according to a new study.
Global PV module sales to reach record levels in 2016
Market research group IHS forecasts a period of strong growth in the global PV module industry due to a new wave of capacity expansions, a relatively stable pricing environment and increasing demand from several established regional markets.
SunPower to build 20 MW PV plant for Arizona electric cooperative
The PV manufacturer plans to design and build a fully integrated, modular solar power plant, achieving about 95% of the cooperative’s state-mandated 2025 renewable energy target.
UniEnergy, Powerit partner on energy solution for California's Mission Produce
The energy storage specialist and power management tech company will deliver a combined energy storage and management solution for the global avocado giant.
Spain: Solar generates 6.8% of summer energy mix, 'sun tax' fears remain
Summer in Spain is not totally gone and the Mediterranean sun continues to shine strongly, yet the country’s solar PV and solar thermal sectors are feeling anxious.
NRG spins off its renewable energy business
NRG cites the need for its clean energy business to be nimble, lower cost, and cash sensitive, and will limit it to US$125 million in funding. NRG’s GreenCo will be a separate business by the beginning of 2016.
Mercom Capital maintains its 2015 global solar forecast of 57.4 GW
Mercom Capital says that despite macroeconomic concerns in China, it expects a strong finish to 2015, with demand also remaining robust in Japan and the United States.
