TuNur seeking to provide UK with North African solar power
While the grand Desertec plan may be dead, the dream of delivering solar power from North Africa to Europe appears alive and well, at least for TuNur, which is looking for investment to export energy to the U.K.
UK farmers with PV to lose subsidies under new guidelines
Environment secretary Liz Truss to deny farmers with solar panels installed on their land the right to farm subsidies under the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy.
Kyocera teams up with Healthy Planet Partners fund
The companies are providing developer and EPC partners with an end-to-end solution, from assistance with origination, technical and financial feasibility analysis to construction and long-term financing.
Orix to pursue 800 MW Japan PV projects despite grid constraints
The Tokyo-based finance and leasing company hopes to install 800 MW of megasolar projects by 2018, and is not cowed by recent reports of grid restrictions for new solar projects.
Neo Solar Power subsidiary reveals 14 MW UK rooftop solar program
The scheme will be carried out by General Energy Solutions and will be the largest project for a housing community in the U.K.
India raises JNNSM target by 75%
Narendra Modi wants 15.75 GW, rather than 9 GW under the second phase of the national solar mission. Developers are meeting in New Delhi today to discuss the proposals.
The pv magazine weekly news roundup: Oct 10-17
As solar-powered phone booths promise to transform London streets, analysts reveal that PV has arrived at a point where a common technology roadmap is possible, with higher panel power ratings just around the corner.
SunEdison in talks over $2bn Chinese poly factory
US poly and wafer maker could treble its poly production capacity with Chinese fab. Company president says it is considering a similar investment in Saudi Arabia.
Energy storage dominates Solar Energy UK
Energy storage took center stage at Solar Energy UK in Birmingham, Enlgand, on Wednesday. While the sector is in agreement about its vital role in the furthe development of renewables, the U.K. government is not doing enough to support an industry, say industry stakeholders.
Organic electronics market to be worth $79.6 billion by 2020
Allied Market Research growth forecast predicts rapid rise in organic electronics within a decade, driven largely by organic displays but PV to play pivotal role.
