US Interior Department greenlights 550 MW projects in California, Nevada
Developer First Solar has agreed to undertake significant project design changes and mitigation measures to minimize impacts to wildlife, including the endangered desert tortoise.
SunEdison fourth-quarter net loss deepens
Lower sales in the company’s solar division and falling semiconductor material prices, coupled with high charges related to a facility closure, contributed to its profit plunge.
Air Force boasts biggest solar plant among US military installations
The new plant will provide 35 percent of the Arizona military base’s electricity demand. The U.S. Air Force is working to increase its use of renewable electricity to 25 percent by 2025.
Chile connects more than 100 MW of solar projects to grid
The country’s grid-connected solar capacity soared from 6.7 MW in December to more than 100 MW the following month.
Transatlantic dialogue putting Guelph, Canada, on the solar map
Representatives from the Ontario city were in Berlin this week to garner insight into Germany’s renewable energy best practice.
EDPR commences construction of first US solar projects
The Spain-based renewable energy company has broken ground on 30 MW of solar projects located in Southern California.
India to add 2 GW of solar projects
The new plants will double the country’s solar energy capacity, putting it in line to reach its 2017 target of 10 GW.
Google funds $650,000 SolarAid study in Africa
The search engine giants have given financial backing to SolarAid to assess the impact solar power can play in alleviating poverty in Africa.
New in-roof system may offer mounting solution for renovated buildings
Residential rooftop solar systems are getting a new look from Dutch construction company BAM Woningbouw and German manufacturer Renusol.
SolarWorld offers rosy medium-term view … maybe
The German company expects improved sales and shipments in the next two years, with a possible pre-tax profit in 2015, but the forecast remains conditional and subject to change.
