US solar installations up 30% to 6.2 GW in 2014
Solar accounted for 32% of new generating capacity in the U.S. last year, beating out both wind energy and coal for the second year in a row, according to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Egypt on path to become 'renewable energy powerhouse'
The country is on track to expand its solar PV wind sectors to 2 to 3 GW cumulatively by 2020, according to Berlin-based consulting firm Apricum. Following a recent tender, a second procurement round to fill remaining renewable capacity is expected to be held sometime before July.
Trina, Vivint sign pact for Trinasmart modules in North America
Leading U.S. residential solar provider Vivint Solar will now offer Trina’s smart panels to homeowners. The Trinasmart technology includes power optimization and monitoring built into the module junction box.
Global advanced energy market worth as much as fashion and apparel industry
At $1.3 trillion, sector driven by solar, wind, natural gas and building efficiency technology now among one of the globe’s largest industries.
Solar Frontier acquires 280 MW US pipeline
Japanese thin film manufacturer Solar Frontier has taken a major step on its path to internationalization with the acquisition of a 280 MW project pipeline in the U.S. Solar Frontier has purchased the utility scale projects from Gestamp Solar.
RWE profits slump amid crisis in conventional energy
Germany’s largest electricity producer posts 45% profit decline for 2014 as country’s renewable energy expansion suppresses wholesale electricity prices.
First Solar, SunPower to float joint yieldco
The companies’ new yieldco joint venture, 8point3 Energy Partners, will own and operate a portfolio of selected solar generation assets. The new subsidiary has filed with the SEC for an initial public offering.
We have lift-off: Solar Impulse begins round-the-world journey
Solar-powered aircraft finally began its circumnavigation of the globe on Monday morning, taking off from Abu Dhabi at 07:12 local time with Andre Borschberg at the controls.
AmbiVolt mounts Bombardier solar project in Belfast
One of Northern Ireland’s largest rooftop PV installations under construction, the 3.6 MW array will generate an estimated 2,900 megawatt hours of electricity annually.
juwi solar orders 75 MW of Hanwha Q Cells modules
Supply deal eases juwi’s trade case concerns as the U.S. EPC company seeks reliable and high quality components for its domestic solar projects.
