US: 440 MW of PV approved under Western Solar Plan
Three solar PV projects worth 400 MW have been approved by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under its Western Solar Plan. Up to 1,900 construction jobs are expected to be created.
SunPower files lawsuit against SunEdison, former employees for poaching trade secrets
In a U.S. federal lawsuit filed yesterday, June 3, SunPower Corp. has accused SunEdison Inc. of poaching over 20 employees and trade secrets between 2011 and 2014, in order to gain a competitive edge.
Survey: Dubai, Jordan and Saudi Arabia MENA high potential markets
A survey by DNV GL of a range of participants in the MENA region’s solar markets has confirmed that Dubai and Jordan are considered the markets with the greatest short term potential. Looking beyond two years, Saudi Arabia is seen as having the highest potential, despite the slow movement in the market today.
Ikea pledges EUR 100 million for solar expansion
As part of a EUR 1 billion climate action investment, Ikea has pledged to channel EUR 100 million in installing solar. Overall, EUR 600 million will go towards wind and solar projects, with the remaining EUR 400 million going to the Ikea Foundation.
Vivint Solar unveils $150 million plans for commercial, industrial solar sector
As part of its expansion plans, Vivint Solar has announced it will enter the commercial and industrial solar sectors via a US$150 million investment fund. It has also partnered with a number of EPC companies.
Daimler enters energy storage market with Mercedes-Benz branded batteries
Daimler AG has announced its entry into the stationary energy storage market. With its Mercedes-Benz branded lithium-ion batteries, it will target both industrial customers and residential applications.
NEXTracker finalizes 82 MW tracker commission for SunEdison in Honduras
The California-based tracker specialist has installed its single axis trackers at the Pacifico and Choluteca solar plants in Honduras, marking the company’s first foray into Central America.
JinkoSolar strikes 80 MW DG module supply deal in China
Chinese PV manufacturer to supply China Southern Power Grid Synthesis Energy with modules to be deployed in distributed rooftop PV projects in Chinas Guangdong and Hainan provinces.
Ambitious interconnection plans could transform Europe
Europe recently approves studies for energy infrastructure plans that could transform its energy market and boost renewable investments. Electricity interconnection plans specifically between U.K. and France, and Greece, Cyprus and Israel stand out.
Eminent UK scientists announce global clean energy "space-race" program
The Global Apollo program looks to emulate the successful moon missions of the ’60s by diverting similar levels of efforts and funding towards making clean energy cheaper than coal.
