Solar fastest-growing U.S. power source since shale boom
Figures from the EIA reveal that solar will grow by more than 30% over the next year, posting growth patterns not seen in U.S. since the shale boom.
Fronius launches large-scale string inverter
Austrian inverter specialist introduces its first string inverter developed specifically for the project market, available in 25.0 and 27.0 kVA power categories.
Edinburgh unveils ambitious community solar plans
Council of the Scottish capital outlines aim to create the U.K.’s largest community-owned urban renewable energy project, aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 855 tonnes a year.
Australia: solar subsidy report draws industry's ire
Report by Australian think-tank the Grattan Institute attacking the country’s “expensive” solar subsidies dismissed as blinkered by pro-solar advocates.
Hevel Solar plans $450m PV expansion in Russia
Venture between Renova and OAO Rusnano to develop Russia’s solar footprint being driven by oil billionaire Viktor Vekselberg.
PV plans abound, but Jordan can’t rest on its laurels
News of solar PV plans in Jordan is coming in fast and thick on the back of announcements last week that projects totaling 200 MW had been tendered at record low prices. The country appears to be gearing up for its day in the sun, but it can’t afford to rest on its laurels, with the fossil fuel industries still lobbying heavily.
India: JA Solar and EIL sign 500 MW PV manufacturing MOU
Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd has joined forces with Essel Infraprojects Limited (EIL) to establish a solar cell and module manufacturing facility.
US installs 50 MW PV in April
According to the latest statistics, the U.S. added 50 MW of new PV projects in April. For the first quarter of 2015, 362 MW were installed; a far cry from the 937 MW installed in the previous year.
Taiwans NSP announces yieldco
Jumping on the bandwagon, Neo Solar Power Corporation has announced it will form a yieldco. An investment of US$50 million has been earmarked by the Taiwanese company. It plans a public listing by Q1 2016 at the latest.
BYD to establish PV module facility in Brazil
BYD Company Limited has said it will build a 400 MW PV module manufacturing facility in Brazil, together with APEX-Brasil. It is scheduled to open in the first half of 2016.
