Solar still leads US charge
The latest figures show solar – with 907 MW – was the biggest renewable energy contributor to new electricity generation capacity in the US in the first five months of this year. Five solar projects added 156 MW in May.
US: Mosaic launches #PutSolarOnIt day
Solar crowdfunder Mosaic is encouraging Americans to nominate community buildings on which they would like to see solar installed, on its #PutSolarOnIt national day of action today.
US developers turn back on Chinese suppliers
Two American developers have reportedly signed supply deals with non-Chinese manufacturers, just two weeks after CVD decision. A report has predicted a price rise of 14% for Chinese modules in the States.
SunEdison makes biggest solar acquisition in Massachusetts history
The California developer will acquire a 50 MW portfolio of 12 solar farms. The projects will take the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to a cumulative 518 MW of installed capacity this month.
An Inflection in PV manufacturing investments
Solar energy demand in major and emerging end markets has finally closed the gap with the industry’s overcapacity. After two years of belt-tightening, here’s what the future holds for PV manufacturers.
Australia: solar storage company picks up grant
Sunverge Energy has picked up a AUD$3.8 million grant to develop its lithium battery and energy management software system. The grant comes from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Clean energy investment hub for Asia-Pacific
The ADB has launched a clean energy investment hub at the Asia Clean Energy Forum. The intitiative is part of Ban Ki-Moon’s Sustainable Energy for All campaign.
BNEF head may run for mayor of London
Michael Liebreich, the founder and Advisory Board Chair at Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) may run to be the next mayor of London. Bookmakers have Liebreich ahead more established politicians.
Italian PV industry threatened by retroactive FIT cuts
Proposed cuts to Italy’s PV feed-in tariff program could leave solar investors with significantly less return than orginally guaranteed.
German solar breaks three records in two weeks
Update: The country’s remarkable PV performance demonstrates the need for electricity storage solutions, says Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI). Germany is nevertheless poised to miss this year’s target for added PV capacity.
