Proposed UK policy changes lead to reevaluation of 215 PV farms
Mid-scale solar farms, above 5 MW and below approximately 30 MW, are the group most at risk from DECC’s recent proposals. After March 2015, this size category would be unable to access ROCs.
SolarWorld weighs legal action following alleged Chinese spy attack
Although condemning the alleged hacking as a “criminal act,” SolarWorld’s chief exec also describes it as “a big honor and a nod to our excellent technology.”
Foresight fund secures £100 million to purchase UK solar farms
The solar asset manager expects to double its operational capacity in the U.K. in the next twelve months to some 200 MW. It’s latest acquisition includes the 37 MW Kencot, Oxfordshire, PV farm.
PV module shipments to grow 30% in 2014
End-market demand could approach 50 GW this year if the leading suppliers achieve forecasted growth rates. Yingli is expected to top annual PV supplier shipment rankings for the third year in a row.
meeco Group teams up with Elcomponics Technologies in India
The Swiss company’s Indian subsidiary is forming a joint venture to produce a solar power management systems for its growing business in Asia and Africa.
EU fossil fuel reserves dwindling, according to report
Disputed U.K. university report claims to illustrate just how dependent on Russia EU member states are. Anglia Ruskin research says France has less than a year’s domestic reserves of oil, coal and gas left.
Shoals Technologies Group awarded 17.5 MW racking contract at Fort Huachuca army base
The group will partner with American Helios Constructors to complete the project, which is part of the largest army base in the country.
Germany leads in electric vehicle production but says 'Nein danke' to driving them
German drivers appear to prefer the roar of combustible engines than the quiet humming of electric cars despite the country’s leading position as a major producer of e-vehicles.
Sunways prepares for liquidation
Proceedings have started to de-list the company’s stock from its main Frankfurt exchange. The company also announced its chairman of the management board has resigned.
AT&T expands solar mobile charging initiative in New York City
The telco group’s PV-powered Street Charge offers free device charging at more than 20 parks and outdoor locations through September.
