New South Wales bucks trend to go big on solar
The state government in New South Wales is set to buck the trend around the country and adopt a bullish stance on renewables. The populous state’s environment minister told attendees at the Clean Energy Week in Sydney today that the government intends to make the state “the number one in energy and environmental policy.”
WindStream Technologies installs world's largest wind-solar project in Jamaica
Employing the company’s hybrid SolarMills, the 80 kW installation will generate more than 106,000 kilowatt hours a year for leading Kingston law firm Myers, Fletcher & Gordon.
Solexel raises $31 million in D-round financing
Thin-crystalline cell and module startup Solexel has closed a D-round of financing, bringing in a further $31 million. The funds will be used to begin commercial production of its advanced thin-silicon PV modules.
Electricity generation from France's solar PV increases in the first six months of 2014
French solar PV showed a marked increase in output during the first six months of 2014, according to the latest analysis by Bernard Chabot. This is despite a slow PV market in 2013 and early 2014.
India's national solar mission back on track
The Indian government has issued guidelines for the installation of up to 1.5 GW of solar power plants — the largest tender issued so far — as part of the second phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM).
UK renewables sector cheers carbon budget decision
Legally binding target to cut carbon emissions by 80% will be upheld during the period 2023 to 2027, says U.K. Energy Secretary Ed Davey.
Giant PV duck energizes Copenhagen design competition
The Land Art Generator Initiative seeks to promote collective action in support of reneawble energy. The Energy Duck would generate electricity 24 hours a day and serve as an educational visitor center.
Australia: scrapping of carbon tax unlikely to stop solar
The Australian Federal Parliament voted to scrap the country’s carbon price last week, causing concerns as to the future of PV in the country. However, the Australian Solar Council says that the move won’t halt the growth of solar.
Italy: MegaCell to invest EUR 10 million in former Helios cell fab
Franco Traverso’s recently launched company will begin manufacturing new high-efficiency bifacial solar cells by the end of 2014, reaching an annual capacity of 80 MW next year.
Renowned environmentalist challenges UK's commercial solar sector
Growth of the U.K.’s commercial rooftop solar sector is hindered by a lack of governmental appetite for the segment, argues Jeremy Leggett.
