SunEdison secures $190 million for 73 MW solar plant in Chile
The California-based company says the deal consolidates its leadership position in Latin America.
EU member states not required to subsidize non-domestic renewable energy production, court rules
The European Court of Justice said domestic subsidies were justified for environmental protection, but ruled that individual nations are not be obligated to subsidize green energy generated in other EU member states.
Gestamp Solar to build its first utility scale PV project in Japan
The Madrid-based solar developer will construct a 31.6 MW PV plant in the town of Daigo, having agreed funding with Deutsche Bank.
Smartenergy positioned to ramp up c-Si module production
The German PV manufacturer will increase manufacturing capacity at its Luckenwalde fab to 120 MW as it targets utility markets.
Meyer Burger secures first order for SmartWire technology
This first order for a solar PV module line to be equipped with SmartWire technology may be the beginning of an increased popularity for wire mesh PV technologies.
UK: PV popular 'north of the border'
In the U.K.’s booming solar market, land scarcity is causing developers to look further north for PV power plant sites. This includes notoriously overcast Scotland, where a recent survey has shown that solar remains popular with the public.
Chinese group looking for partners to develop solar projects in Russia
After winning the biggest solar project bid in Russia, China’s Amur Sirius is seeking financial and tech companies to partner on its planned 220 MW of solar farms.
Capital Stage acquires 16 MW solar projects in France
The German company’s latest additions bring its solar portfolio in France to a total of 90 MW.
Yingli to leave 'solar legacy' in Brazil following World Cup
In addition to becoming the football tournament’s first carbon neutral sponsor, the Chinese solar company is planning a reference solar project it hopes will drive demand for similar systems across Brazil.
Renewable energy records set in California and Texas
Solar power in California sets new one-day record of 4.76 GW in June as Texas joins the ranks of the renewables big league, powered largely by wind.
