Israeli Knesset goes green
The national legislature in Jerusalem will unveil what it says is the largest solar installation of any parliament building in the world this weekend.
Russian researchers develop lighter, more flexible solar cells
Solar activity is heating up in Russia, where scientists at Tomsk State University are developing a new type of flexible solar cell. At the same time, the first solar plant selected in the country’s green capacity tender has passed muster with the Market Council electricity authority.
Yingli module shipments rise 17% in 2014, hit 3.3 GW globally
Profit soars by 53.4% as company ships more than 3.3 GW of PV modules globally. Fourth quarter performance ends year on high.
JinkoSolar to supply modules for 104 MW Utah Red Hills solar plant
The Chinese module manufacturer has been chosen by EPC Swinerton to supply its panels for the project, which will be one of the largest in the U.S.
SunEdison buys 100 MWh of Imergy batteries for India microgrid project
Solar developer purchases 1,000 storage systems as it steps up efforts to bring electricity to villagers in parts of rural India.
FT examines curious trading pattern of Hanergy shares
The Chinese thin-film solar group remains in the spotlight: The Financial Times has analyzed the company’s share trading over the past two years and made a startling discovery. Experts say an unusual stock-buying pattern may indicate market manipulation.
Costa Rica powered 100% by renewables so far this year
The Central American nation has not had to use fossil fuel power plants to produce electricity from January through March, due mainly to hydropower.
Australia's first redeployable large-scale hybrid PV plant up and running in one week
Construction group Laing O’Rourke has erected the first large-scale solar-diesel hybrid power plant in regional Queensland. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency describes the plant as a “versatile alternative to diesel powered generators.”
France approves environmental law for commercial rooftops
New buildings in commercial zones across France will have to install either solar PV systems or plant vegetation. Green roofs are becoming increasingly popular around the wolrd.
SPI to develop 100 MW in Panama
The Chinese solar group is partnering with Greek company SDL Solar in the Central American country and expanding its footprint in Latin America with a deal to develop more than 100 MW of solar projects.
