Germany hits new PV record in September
Initial estimates show that photovoltaic generation in the first nine months is already 5% higher than in the entire previous year. Wind energy is already up 52%.
Cornwall experiments with ‘sunshine tariff’ as possible alternative for UK solar
A grassroots project in Cornwall, England, is examining ways to implement a special, so-called “sunshine tariff.” The project, although small in scale, could provide the template for the solar business models of the new era of zero subsidies.
CSUN opens PV cell factory in Korea
China Sunergy is continuing the internationalization of its production by bringing online a 200 MW PV cell factory in South Korea.
Phoenix Solar to build 11 MW of PV in Jordan
The project will enable four major hotels to generate 100% of their electric power needs from solar energy.
Barclays to offer solar bonds for 300 MW in Japan
The company follows Goldman Sachs Group, which has been arranging solar bonds in the country since 2013, financing 16 solar projects to date. Renewable energy generation is expected to double its overall share in the next 15 years.
UK solar: Should it stay or should it go?
Local developers at the Solar Energy U.K. trade fair are feeling the heat as the British government winds down its solar incentives. Industry insiders predict a wave of consolidation as the U.K.’s solar pie continues to shrink.
United PV embraces crowdfunding following stock market crash
Crowdfunding is not new to the company, which last year raised some $1.6 million for a 1 MW solar plant in Shenzhen, marking the first crowdfunding effort for a PV project in China.
Solarcentury to build 16 MW UK solar farm on Broadlands Estate
British solar firm to begin construction of solar array in December, having secured planning permission last month.
Ingeteam expands O&M operations
The Spanish company has gained a foothold in the PV operation and maintenance market in Honduras and Uruguay while also winning new contracts in the U.K. and Panama, solidifying its position as a leading O&M player around the globe.
Tracker specialist Exosun establishes Brazilian subsidiary
The French-headquartered tracker developer announces launch of Exosun Brazil, a JV between Exosun SAS and Ecoluz Part. SA; company will focus on the growing opportunities in Brazilian market.
