Russian solar expansion picks up speed
In Crimea, authorities are scrambling to bolster local renewable energy capacities in an effort to buffer a possible lack of conventional electricity, a result of Russia’s seizure of Crimea and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
CEO interview: Meyer Burger's Peter Pauli
Equipment suppliers to the PV industry continue face challenges. They have to invest and push forward new technologies while working with potential and existing customers to see new orders fill somewhat anemic order books. Meyer Burger CEO Peter Pauli spoke to pv magazine about the Swiss company’s approach.
Swiss-American duo wins Israeli prize for work in solar-based fuels
Thomas Meyer and Michael Grätzel have developed a method to use solar-generated electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen — a critical step in the generation of solar-based fuels, whose only emission is water.
Low carbon energy transition could free up trilions of dollars, finds CPI
Two reports by the Climate Policy Initiative argue governments that implement policies to transition away from coal will enjoy the most cost-effective path to a low-carbon economy.
Panasonic announces launch of lithium-ion battery unit at Tesla Gigafactory
Panasonic CEO Kazuhiro Tsuga has said the corporation’s initial investment in the Gigafactory will amount to “tens of billions” of yen.
Glasgow: first European university to divest from fossil fuels
Glasgow University has taken the lead in the U.K. and Europe in aligning itself with the disinvestment movement, yet the number of higher education institutions turning away from fossil fuel investments is steadily growing.
Conergy looking to buy Ontario solar projects
The solar company is shopping for individual projects and portfolios of between 100 kW and 15 MW in size, on roofs and open land, at all stages of development.
Grid restrictions could slow Japan's solar revolution
Speed of PV’s expansion placing strain on grid’s capacity to absorb solar-powered electricity, prompting five utilities to restrict grid access of new solar farms.
SPI Solar raises $43.8m via private placements
The vertically integrated PV developer intends to use funds raised from the stock sale to expand its global solar activities.
WalMart's mixed record on solar and renewable energy
WalMart is the largest corporate user of solar PV in the United States, and the Walton Family is a major shareholder in First Solar. However, a new report shows that the company has showered money on anti-renewable political organizations, and raises questions about First Solar’s policy stands.
