NRG Energy completes 6 MW community clean energy project in California
Developed in collaboration with Boeing and San Diego State University, the Community Solar 1 Generating Facility will power 2,200 local households.
SunPower secures $200 million loan program boost from Admirals Bank
The funding is to be used to develop SunPower’s residential solar project portfolio over the course of the next two years.
Allianz Renewable Energy Fund acquires 19.5 MW solar farm in UK
Allianz Global Investors says the Great Glemham plant offers stable cash-flows through the U.K.’s Renewables Obligation subsidy scheme and a long-term power purchase agreement.
Russia switches off Ukraine gas supply
Russia’s decision to halt all supplies to Kiev for debt non-payment has spooked Europe’s energy market.
India survey thirst for power, from any source
A consumer sentiment survey has illustrated the extent of power supply shortages in India. Businesses say a regular supply of electricity is more important than cheap power.
GT Advanced Technologies agrees furnace supply deal in Qatar
The company will supply its HiCz 200 monocrystalline furnace to Qatar Solar Energys new 300 MW PV production facility in Doha, Qatar.
Landmark solar thermal rooftop unveiled in Australia
A house in Sydney has been fitted with a fully building integrated photovoltaic and thermal rooftop that is one of the first in the world to generate electricity as well as heat.
INRG Solar targets 100 MW UK installations by 2015
The British solar developer plans to bolster its utility-scale portfolio in advance of the introduction of reduced support schemes next April.
Indian subsidy regime has $530m backlog
India’s new energy minister wants to clear the payment backlog before an expected overhaul of the subsidy regime. The JNNSM has offered panel makers a 30% subsidy since 2010.
SunEdison signs 1.85 GW purchase agreement for NEXTracker trackers
The U.S. solar company has tied up a master purchase agreement for the next three years as it switches focus towards Lean construction techniques.
