$10 billion Green Climate Fund draws mixed response
The United Nation’s Green Climate Fund has drawn some criticism from senior German Green, but a largely positive reponse from solar associations and Fraunhofer ISE head Eicke Weber.
SolarCity and BofA announce $400m solar finance program
The leasing giants will partner with Bank of America Merrill Lynch to finance the expansion of the American residential solar sector.
Private investment potentially plugging offgrid gap
A host of factors including wide usage of mobile phones, a rise in the price of kerosene, falls in the cost of LED lights, and the growing popularity of mobile payment methods are pushing investment into off-grid solar, according to reporting by Greentech Media.
Niche solar products enjoying their moment in sun
From spray-on and peel and stick to solar cloth and solar-powered cycle paths, PV’s potential is being examined across a number of innovative applications.
Hanergy Holding sells Global Solar to subsidiary for $1
Thin film aspirant Hanergy has shuffled the ownership of its flexible CIGS acquisition Global Solar. Hanergy Holding has sold ‘the entire issued capital’ of Global Solar to subsidiary Hanergy Hi-Tech for $1.
Pakistan waives solar panel import taxes
As part of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s renewable energy push, Pakistan is to scrap the 5% customs duty on imported solar panels.
New strategies and portability may help PV-for-mining solutions cross financing hurdle
Hybrid plants for the mining industry suffer from a ‘bottleneck’ in funding, although new solutions are being implemented to promote renewable energy in the industry, according to a report from ThEnergy Renewables & Mining.
Multi-GW PV plans shape India's bold solar strategy
Large, multi-GW projects from some of India’s leading energy companies have been announced this week as the country reignites its passion for PV.
Uganda greenlights inaugural 10 MW solar plant
The PV installation will be developed by Dubai’s Access Power MEA and once complete will become the largest independent power project in sub-Saharan Africa.
First Solar takes strategic step into residential solar market
The U.S. thin-film giant has acquired an equity stake in Clean Energy Collective as it looks to branch out into community solar.
