Wavelabs acquires Fraunhofer CSP as customer
Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute has purchased Wavelabs’ SINUS-220 solar simulator to bolster its PV testing and optimization research.
SolarCity's Silevo acquisition triggers solar stock surge
Following the news that SolarCity had purchased solar panel maker Silevo, solar panel stocks around the world enjoyed a notable surge.
SEIA backs Massachusetts plans to scrap net metering cap
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources has lobbied for a new net metering program, drawing support from SEIA and the New England Clean Energy Council.
SolarCity enters solar panel market with Silevo purchase
Elon Musk’s solar company has snapped up the panel maker as it seeks closer control of its supply channels and equipment costs.
Analysis: Solar trade wars prompt SolarCity's Silevo acquisition
Goetz Fischbeck, the CEO of Smart Solar consulting, looks into SolarCity’s announcement that it will acquire solar cell and module startup Silevo and plans to build a 1 GW manufacturing facility with Silevo technology in New York two years from now.
Australia: the case of the missing solar millions
Greg Hunt, Australia’s environment minister, has avoided questions about whether he had continued to give assurances to the solar industry that the “one-million-solar roofs” initiative would go ahead despite knowing that the policy had been scrapped by his party’s leadership.
SunPower secures $200 million loan program boost from Admirals Bank
The funding is to be used to develop SunPower’s residential solar project portfolio over the course of the next two years.
Allianz Renewable Energy Fund acquires 19.5 MW solar farm in UK
Allianz Global Investors says the Great Glemham plant offers stable cash-flows through the U.K.’s Renewables Obligation subsidy scheme and a long-term power purchase agreement.
Czech PV industry denounces retroactive measures on renewable energy
The Czech Photovoltaic Industry Association and the Alliance for Energy Self-Sufficiency writes to the European Commission expressing its fears for the country’s renewable energy sector.
Mosaic introduces solar loans
Solar crowdfunding pioneer Mosaic has introduced a solar loan product, for up to 20 years, for U.S. residential PV customers. Mosaic believes the product will meet growing demand not met by solar lease providers.
