SMA managing board shrinks to just four members
German inverter specialist downsizes as part of company’s ongoing transformation, new chairman of supervisory board appointed.
Interview: 'Janitorial' O&M rising despite the robots
As the PV market matures with the growing installed base, a range of auxiliary services and business opportunities have appeared. One of which is the provision of O&M services, in particular maintenance services including cleaning. Jay A. Welsh, the General Manager of Solar Maid spotted this trend and has see demand for janitorial O&M services grow.
Duke Energy acquires large stake in REC Solar
The US utility has snapped up a majority share of REC Solar’s commercial business, confirms it will invest $225 million in commercial projects.
US SunShot Initiative releases $13m for community solar projects
Opportunity labeled Solar Powering America by Recognizing Communities designed to establish technical assistance program for local governments to drive greater PV deployment.
Gintech explores merger and relocation opportunities in light of US tariffs
The Taiwanese solar cell manufacturer may merge its operation or seek to relocate as the company aims to stay competitive in face of stinging US tariffs.
Dirty investments undermine UK govt's renewables pledge
Despite announcing goal to be greenest government ever, UK coalition found to have invested 300 times more on fossil fuels than renewable energy over course of tenure.
MNRE invites solar policy comments
Government department launches draft policy on web and asks for opinion by 1 March.
Australia: Council approves 2 GW mega solar project plan in Queensland
A staged plan to build what would be the largest solar PV plant in Australia, and possibly the largest yet proposed in the world, has been granted planning approval in the northeast state of Queensland.
Mammoth Desert Sunlight solar farm begins commercial operation
The 550 MW project, which uses First Solar’s thin-film modules, was inaugurated yesterday during gathering of 150 federal, state and local officials.
IHS: Quarterly module revenues reach $5.9 billion
Global PV module revenues from leading suppliers reached a three-year high in Q4 2014, according to data published by market analysts IHS today. Total shipments reached US$5.9 billion, the highest since Q3 2011.
