NextEnergy Solar share issue eyes $340m of UK PV projects
The fund has set a 250 million share placement program that will enable it to develop up to 186 MW of solar capacity in the U.K.
Accelerator-backed Wunder launches U.S. solar fund
A new solar fund has launched in the U.S. Wunder, backed by the Boulder Techstars accelerator program in Colorado, has launched a $1 million solar fund for investors. The fund is already 50% subscribed.
BPVA launches UK schools solar rooftop initiative
The Powering Knowledge program has been jointly launched by Rated Solar Installer and the British Photovoltaic Association to help save schools more than $800m on energy bills.
Hanwha Q CELLS helps Melbourne Zoo go carbon neutral
The Melbourne Zoo has been certified carbon neutral, making it the worlds first to do so. A 100 kW solar array and energy efficient lighting were key contributors to this ambitious sustainability target. The zoo sourced 390 modules from Hanwha Q CELLS for the installation.
Solar power driving North Carolina's clean economy, study finds
Report by Pew Charitable Trust shows new solar capacity installed in 2013 amounted to 335 MW; the third-highest across the U.S.
China coal tariffs could impact Australia solar industry
The solar industry has been worried that Australia may impose tariffs on cheap solar module imports from China. The surprise imposition of tariffs on Australian coal imports has raised the stakes dramatically.
Trina Solar expands UK downstream footprint with 10.6 MW deal
Sale of PV plant to Foresight Group LLP represents Trina Solar’s inaugural downstream play in U.K. market as the company targets further expansion of its pipeline.
The pv magazine weekly news roundup: Oct 3-10
Storage updates, political wranglings, grid parity promises and yet more headlines for SolarCity… it’s been another busy week on pv magazine.
Lightsource teaming up with local installers to expand rooftop business in UK
Lightsource Renewable Energy, the U.K.’s largest solar energy generator, is building a nationwide partnership with local solar PV installers as it expands its rooftop portfolio.
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.
