Solar expectations rise for Brazil as auctions announced
IHS has raised Brazil’s attractiveness score in its Emerging PV Markets Attractiveness Ranking given the positive news for PV in the country, elevating it from eighth to sixth place.
Astrum Solar, Hudson Clean Energy strike $100 million residential PV partnership
Private equity firm Hudson Clean Energy has agreed to fund residential solar provider Astrum Solar’s expansion plans throughout the U.S.
Sonnenbatterie expands distribution in Europe
The German smart storage company has opened up its latest distribution outlet in Slovakia — its fifth foreign market — as demand for energy storage systems in Europe continues to rise.
Corporate funding in global solar sector reaches $6.3 billion in second quarter
Solar funding in the period included $432 Million in venture capital and $1.3 billion in third-party funds, according to a new report by Mercom Capital Group.
DNV GL launches GRIDSTOR project
The open-source, recommended practice project from DNV GL will address the needs for a comprehensive energy storage framework, focusing on system safety, operation and performance.
IBM Research launches Green Horizon in China
The project aims to help the country reach its ambitious goals and includes the development of a renewable energy forecasting system to help energy grids manage alternative energy sources.
Conergy secures 200 MW solar project rights in UK, $60 million bank guarantee
Following the commencement of a 21 MW PV plant in England, Conergy has acquired a portfolio of rights to 166 MW of solar projects in the U.K., plus a bank guarantee facility worth $60 million.
Petition urges UK government to give solar 'one more push'
More than 150 businesses have signed a letter calling for U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron to back solar; letter will be presented to Downing Street today.
SiC Processing administrator files lawsuit against Yingli Solar
The ongoing legal dispute between the insolvent German slurry recycling company and the Chinese solar giant appears to be intensifying following a report that SIC Processing’s administrator has initiated litigation.
Nine African countries win renewable energy development funding
The low-income nations were awarded new funding and operational support at the semi-annual Climate Investment Funds governing body meeting.
