Indian PV pipeline soars past 22 GW
More than 22,100 MW of new solar PV capacity pledged across 12 Indian states as part of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission.
IEA calls on EU for greater cooperation in shift to cleaner energy
Potential Energy Union requires greater emphasis on energy security throughout Europe, with renewable energy playing a greater role in that transition, says International Energy Agency.
E.ON brand turns its back on fossil fuels
Germany’s largest utility will spin out of fossils fuels and towards renewables in response to changing dynamic of energy landscape.
Sonnenbatterie gets EUR 7.5 million cash injection
The battery storage system manufacturer completes a successful round of funding, capital will flow into expanding production, developing U.S. business and providing support for rapid growth.
Germany: lowest monthly PV installs since March 2009
October 2014 has delivered the weakest new solar installation figures in almost five years, with around 75.5 MW of new PV capacity being added in the country over the month. The figures confirm the depressed state of the market since the new Renewable Energy Act was enacted in August.
SMA reduces 2014 guidance for second time, will increase layoffs
SMA has significantly reduced its sales guidance for 2014. In its new guidance, the German inverter supplier expects sales between EUR 775 million and EUR 790 million, down from EUR 850 million and EUR 950 million. “Significantly more” than the 600 jobs previously announced will be lost.
Solar disrupts utilities out of their comfort zone
Solarpraxis Forum highlights how traditional energy utilities are struggling to cope with the expansion of the renewable energy sector, forcing a rethink of their relationship with renewables.
SolarMax insolvency: Lack of pan-European policy harms industry, says expert
The insolvency of Switzerland’s SolarMax is yet another indictment of Europe’s failure to nurture pro-solar political conditions, says solar consultant Winfried Hoffmann.
Chinese delays could see Japan steal solar top spot
Postponed and delayed PV projects in China are stunting growth figures, says expert. Japan’s surging end to year could see it displace China as world’s largest market.
Renewable energy now Scotland's top power source
Clean energy from wind, hydro and, yes, solar produced more power than nuclear, coal or gas in first six months of 2014, figures show.
