UK: Hopes for rooftop market as solar farm support fades
Hopes remain that the commercial rooftop market will grow strongly to make up for the expected sharp decline in solar farm development in the U.K. this year and particularly in 2016. However, FIT degradations built into the U.K.s current incentive program could provide a break on this promising market.
ReneSola increases sales, narrows loss in 2014
The Chinese company continued to shift its focus to retail-oriented and commercial customers with bundled services and downstream projects last year.
Ecobuild: riding the UK's solarcoaster
Attraction in the U.K.’s residential and commercial rooftop sectors growing as industry seeks much-needed stability.
Carbon crash, solar dawn: Deutsche Bank on why solar has already won
Deutsche Bank says solar market is massive, will generate $5 trillion in revenue by 2030. It describes solar plus storage as the next killer app, and says even in India there will be 25% solar by 2022.
Conergy unveils new management
The company’s former executive chairman, Andrew de Pass, will lead Conergy as new chief executive officer. The Hamburg-based firm aims to expand its businesses in solar development, finance, EPC and O&M services.
Tigo Energy introduces cloud connect
Powerful communications and safety hub added to the Tigo Smart Platform.
Doubts linger as to Hanergy's stellar stock price
Despite its soaring stock price, analyst and press reports asking serious questions of Hanergy’s chances for success continue to be raised. Hanergy has at least begun to announce module sales, although industry insiders remain skeptical of their nature.
Egyptian investment bank to support renewable energy development
With its economy improving and energy demand growing, Egypt’s renewable energy sector is attracting increasing attention from local and foreign investors with ambitious plans.
Azuri to expand pay-as-you-go model to Tanzania
U.K.-based Azuri Technologies is expanding its offering into Tanzania through a partnership with mobile telephony provider Tigo and retailer Lotus Africa. The trio hopes to supply 100,000 rural households with pay-as-you-go solar in Tanzania within two years.
China Sunergy publishes delayed Q2 results, reports revenue increase
The Chinese manufacturer reports good business in Europe and Asia, thanks to its global manufacturing base and sales network, and strong sequential shipment growth in the second quarter.
