Duke announces plans for Disney-inspired solar park
The 5 MW facility in Reedy Creek, Florida, will be arranged in the shape of a Disney-inspired design, the utility has confirmed.
Abengoa's 210 MW Chile solar hybrid complex approved
The Spanish renewable developer has been given the green light to proceed with the Atacama 2 project, which is a combined PV/CSP development in the Atacama desert.
IEA PVPS 2014 report praises solar's tremendous development
Annual report reveals solar PV accounts for more than 1% of global electricity demand for first time ever, recognizes growth and evolution of the industry.
United PV and Huaxia Life partner on 1 GW solar development fund
Chinese solar developer to work with life insurance provider on RMB9 billion PV development project over next two years.
Santander launches $2bn renewable energy fund
Spanish lender partners with two of Canada’s largest pension funds to launch London-headquartered Cubico Sustainable Investment, a joint fund for renewable energy projects.
JinkoSolar Q1 revenue increases 36.5% Y-O-Y
The Chinese vertically integrated solar developer enjoys huge rise in downstream revenue, shipments up 35.8% year-over-year although gross margin contracts slightly.
Regulator confirms investigation into Hanergy
Reuters is reporting that Hong Kongs Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that it is currently carrying out an investigation into Hanergy Thin Film. Reuters received an email statement in which the regulator confirmed: a formal investigation into the affairs of Hanergy Thin Film Power Group has been active and is continuing.
Hanwha Q Cells registers 70% Q1 profit increase
Positive first financial results since strategic merger of company, with revenue rising 54% to $333.5 million. One-time restructuring charge of $22.1 million dilutes profit margin.
EPIA rebrands as SolarPower Europe
Full member backing for name change from European Photovoltaic Industry Association to SolarPower Europe to reflect expanding “scope of organization”.
Kyocera and partners to build 92 MW Japan solar plant
Investment in large-scale PV project to total $284 million, site identified in southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima.
