NRG Energy posts 32% increase in third-quarter profit
The California Valley Solar Ranch and Ivanpah solar plant boosted operating profits for the U.S. energy company’s Renewables division. NRG’s new solar assets also included Pure Energies and Goal Zero.
UK to add 1.3 GW utility-scale solar in Q1 2015, says IHS
The analysts expect the few months before the Renewable Obligation Certificates scheme ends will drive a bumper quarter for solar installations in the U.K.
Australia's 'father of PV' predicts solar costs will halve by 2025
The world leading researcher says the cost of solar PV will fall by 50% in the next 10 years, making it the cheapest of all energy technologies and help radically transform the world’s power landscape.
Republican wins in the US Senate bode ill for renewable energy
Republican control of both houses of the U.S. legislature is expected to lead to renewed attacks on clean energy policies and environmental law in general. However, this may not effect the course of key policies by U.S. President Barack Obama.
ABB supplies inverter solutions to 146.4 MW solar project in Honduras
The power and automation company will deliver 52 of its 2 MW inverter stations, alongside medium voltage stations and string monitoring junction boxes to what will be one of Latin America’s largest PV plants.
TerraForm Power pays $250m for Capital Dynamics' solar assets
The SunEdison-owned solar farm operator will acquire 77.6 MW of PV projects across a number of U.S. states after completing the debt-financed purchase.
Chinese joint venture fuels REC Silicon's third-quarter profit
The Washington-based Norwegian group recorded a dramatic hike in profit due to the sale of its silane based FBR-B technology to its Yulin joint venture in China. The company is also working with the U.S. government to resolve the trade dispute with China.
Kyocera signs deal for solar-powered smartphone technology
The Japanese electrical giant has entered into a technical and marketing partnership with Sunpartner, which has developed the Wysips Crystal technology for touch screens.
Europe on BEST PATH to developing high-capacity transmission networks
Backed by the European Commission and coordinated by Spanish TSO Red Eléctrica de España, the aproject aims to provide vital
SunPower to build 160 MW panel fab in South Africa
SunPower will manufacture high-efficiency solar panels at the new facility, which will also house its EPC and O&M offices, consolidating its South African operations under one roof.
