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.
Solar3D acquires California's SUNworks
The three-dimensional solar cell developer has purchased California-based Solar United Networks Inc. (SUNworks).
India paves way for 4 GW scheme
Six publicly-owned bodies in India have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the world’s biggest solar project. The first phase of the 4 GW Sambhur scheme will be complete within three years.
Paper solar cells: the future for PV?
Team of Chinese and U.S. researchers develops highly efficient paper solar cell made from inexpensive wood fiber.
South African firm starts CIGS production
PTiP opens R&D production line for thin film CIGS modules near Stellenbosch. German company Singulus supplied four process steps in the production line.
Future of solar bright in Russia
Russia is embracing solar power despite reduced government forecasts for PV development. Federal regions and neigboring CIS countries are ramping up ambitious PV plans.
