Germany retrofits 200,000 PV installations to meet 50 Hz requirement
The country has so far upgraded half of the total of 400,000 installations that are affected by the measure to better protect the power grid.
IRENA report outlines green energy solutions for island tourism
The report makes the case that a transition to renewable energy can bolster sustainable tourism marketing strategies, which can in turn increase tourism while improving the well-being of island communities.
World's largest private bank predicts solar-led power revolution
UBS Bank believes large-scale power stations will be redundant within 10-20 years, with solar technology taking their place as chief power source.
First Solar expands activities in Japan with 250 MW of projects
The country’s rooftop sector is expected to grow even larger than the mega solar segment. First Solar is positioning itself for “the long-term picture.”
Yingli pushes UK solar growth with 66 MW supply deal
The Chinese solar manufacturer has partnered with local clean energy developer Push Energy on the development of four large-scale PV plants.
UK distributed power generation market could decline by 2019
Research from GlobalData suggests the market will experience rapid decline in investment as energy sectors respond to subsidy changes.
Yingli posts second-quarter net loss of $46 million
Yingli’s customer base doubled compared with the second quarter of 2013 as shipments to Japan in the first half of 2014 exceeded its total shipments to the country in 2013.
Scatec Solar preps float
The Norwegian group is set to apply for a listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange and launch an initial public offering in an effort to increase capital for further growth.
ISS secures financing for 200 MW of solar farms in North Carolina
The North Carolina company is looking for investors to buy projects of 20 MW and larger upon delivery with no upfront risk or financing.
Latin America: Eager for an industry
pv magazine examines Latin America’s growing solar industries in a broad-ranging look at the region in the upcoming September issue. With Intersolar South America kicking off on Tuesday, we offer here a timely excerpt.
