Upsolar boards global renewable energy fund
The Chinese PV manufacturer will contribute an initial $20 million to the fund, which aims to raise up to $300 million to finance 200 MW of alternative energy projects worldwide.
'When Americans demand their right to energy independence, we see good things happen'
In an exclusive interview, Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), discusses the current state of solar in the United States.
Israel transfers 290 MW renewables quota to PV
In addition to renewable energy quota shifts, the government is set to underwrite PV projects in the West Bank.
NRG to develop micro-grid for Virgin island
The renewables-driven system is a demonstration project and part of the Ten Island Renewable Challenge.
Solar stocks still on hot streak
The solar sector is soaring Stateside, boosted by strong support from the White House, innovative financing schemes and fawning analysts.
Demand response alliance launched
Major demand response providers and consumers have formed the Advanced Energy Management Alliance. Former FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff will serve as strategic counsel for the group.
Further FIT cuts as UK government faces legal action
Despite being sued by 17 solar companies for cutting the FIT rate prematurely, the U.K. government has announced further degressions.
State-owned firm acquires 50% of Saudi Arabia's Sun & Life
The company plans, engineers, realizes and operates large-scale PV plants. Sun & Life also recently took over German high-tech glass and mirror manufacturer FLABEG.
SunEdison eyes PV manufacturing complex in Saudi Arabia
The U.S. company and its local partners are planning an ambitious, $6 billion PV fab in Saudi Arabia that would cover the entire production line, from polysilicon to modules.
Spanish solar industry demands national referendum on energy policy
The country’s PV trade association is mobilizing the public for a series of demonstrations across the country this spring in a call to arms against the current government.
