Report finds more info on solar, mini-grids needed to address energy gap
Practical Action has released a report that outlines gaps in the evidence that the UK-based NGO claims is tainting the energy debate in favor of the world’s richer population. More information and policy support for solar and mini-grids is in demand to help close the energy gap.
Abundance launches RE shared ownership platform to UK market
The ethical direct investment platform announces launch of U.K.’s first shared ownership platform that links renewable energy developers with communities.
One in five of all Australian households now using solar
One out of every five Australian households are turning to solar energy for their electricity or hot water, new data has revealed.
NextEra Energy and Hawaiian Electric to "merge"
A $4.3 billion deal has been announced today that will see NextEra and Hawaiian Electric Industries merge. NextEra will pay $2.6 billion for the Hawaiian utility, and assume $1.7 billion of the utility’s debt.
Renewable energy veterans launch new resource efficiency finance company
Generate Capital, co-founded by Jigar Shah and a host of renewable energy industry veterans, pioneers infrastructure-as-a-service model.
SunEdison signs 39.5 MW of solar power contracts with housing authorities in Massachusetts
At least 11 PV plants will supply power to public housing through the state’s virtual net metering program. SunEdison estimates savings of US$60 million over 20 years.
Dutch solar simulator startup raises 2 million
Eternal Sun, a spin-off from Delft University of Technology in Holland has announced that it has raised 2 million ($2.5 million) in A round financing to continue rolling out its solar simulator technology. Belgian’s Vermec is the investor.
Canada clean energy sector employs more people than oil sands
Investment in renewable energy tops CAD$25 billion in the past five years, pushing employment in the sector up by 37%.
UK: subsidy-free solar to soar by 2020, report finds
Relentless cost reductions will allow solar to prosper in the UK without support schemes as early as 2020, finds a report from think-do tank Thema1.
Top 10 module suppliers in end-of-year reshuffle, says IHS
Revised full year forecasts from the world’s leading solar module manufacturers prompt top 10 reshuffle, according to newly combined Solarbuzz and IHS.
