SolarMax installs 65 MW of UK solar in first quarter
The Swiss inverter specialist pressed ahead with its U.K. expansion to beat the ROC subsidy drop, which was reduced at the end of March.
Solar-powered laptop hits market for $350
The Ubuntu Sol laptop is the world’s first solar-powered personal computer, boasting a 10-hour battery life from just two hours of sunlight.
Egypt embraces solar, announces $1 billion investment
The Egyptian government has announced plans to invest significantly in solar power development in order to increase the share of green energy in the country and to spur job creation.
AEG Power Solutions sells Indian facility to Toshiba Mitsubishi
While the Netherlands-based power electronics systems provider is focusing on its core business and markets, the Japanese group is looking to expand its footprint in India.
German court opens Sunways insolvency proceedings
LDK Solar’s Constance-based company has tried but failed to remain afloat for the second time in seven months.
Demand from Japan, Europe buoy REC's first-quarter results
The Norwegian company is expanding production capacity with two new module lines and broadening its product offering as it seeks to strengthen its position in the high-end market segment.
GE invests $24 million in 151 MW PV project in India
The project marks the U.S. group’s first PV investment in India. GE has exceeded $10 billion in renewable energy investment commitments worldwide to become one of the industry’s leading investors.
BIPV sector to reach 1.15 GW by 2019, says report
The building integrated photovoltaics market will grow by 18.7% between now and 2019, according to Transparency Market Research’s latest findings.
Russia to invest $4.2 billion in solar sector by 2020
The state-owned tech investment giant Rusnano and Russian conglomerate Renova are key players in the country’s burgioning solar sector.
Tucson Electric Power joins Army to build solar installation
By the end of 2014, the Arizona utility expects to have more than 200 MW of utility-scale solar generating capacity in the state.
