Chile: new 80 MW merchant solar project announced
The PV plant is to be constructed by Pacific Solar SA and Greenwood Energy, and will become one of the largest merchant solar plants in the world.
Australia falls behind Honduras, Myanmar in clean energy investment
Australian investment in clean energy plunged in 2014 falling below that of small third world economies such as Honduras and Myanmar underlying the catastrophic impact of the federal governments war on renewable energy. RenewEconomy reports.
Hanwha Q Cells to evaluate SoLayTec InPassion technology
Dutch research spinoff SoLayTec has announced that Hanwha Q Cells has begun evaluating its atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology. The InPassion ALD can be deployed for PERC upgrades and n-type cell production.
Deal on solar-for-water units signed in Zimbabwe
A deal to push solar energy in Zimbabwe has been reached between oursun Energy and local agricultural equipment manufacturer William Bain Holdings.
Report: U.S. can affordably triple RE to 27% by 2030
The U.S. can increase its share of renewable energy penetration to 27% by 2030 both technically and cost-effectively. This is the key message of a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
JLM Energys second Californian solar-wind-battery off grid residence approved
The second solar-wind battery powered residence in California has been given state approval.
Analyst: Oil's impact on solar 'only superficial or derivative'
With oil prices in free-fall since summer, some financial analysts are drawing attention to a corresponding negative impact on the solar sector. They note, for example, that solar-focused exchange-traded funds such as Guggenheim Solar ETF and Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF have fallen almost in concert with petroleum prices.
India plans $25bn renewables investment funds
Business website outlines plans for state-owned bodies to create five $5bn funds. Government-owned institutions concerned yet to comment on investment plan.
Sunrun secures $195 million financing from Investec
Solar lease provider Sunrun has raised $195 million in senior credit facilities with Investec to support the rollout of its residential solar packages. The leasing company says it will reduce the cost of capital.
Tea party and environmentalists unite in Florida
Republican launches petition to open up power sale market in the state. Tory Perfetti wants solar system owners to be able to sell power directly to consumers.
