Higher costs drive Q2 loss for NRG Energy
The U.S. wholesale power generation company reported a $97 million loss in the second quarter despite enjoying increased revenue.
Suntech buys up 30% of US storage company Powin Energy, wins best-in-class panel rating
The Chinese solar producer has paid $25 million for a 30% share of Powin Energy, and could acquire a further 30% over the next two years.
China surpasses Germany as world's solar bright spot
Global Renewable Energy Report 2014 finds that China now boasts the world’s biggest solar market, accounting for investments of $23.56bn last year.
Sunnova raises $110m to accelerate customer growth
The Houston, Texas-based solar service company will plow the funds into its solar service offering to homeowners across the U.S.
Mississippi Power unopposed to net metering, eyes 100 MW RE procurement
The state utility has revealed it will not oppose net metering rules for residential solar, and announces potential solar and wind PPAs of up to 100 MW.
China requests extension for US trade case settlement
Letter sent by Chinese government representatives to DOC asks for another week in which to strike a deal in the ongoing solar trade war.
Indian government pushes states to ultra-mega projects
Plans have emerged for the Union government of Narendra Modi to kick-start mammoth-scale projects in five states. But there has still been no indication of where the panels will come from for ultra-mega projects.
First Solar eyes Pakistan
After breaking into Indian solar with its first project, the U.S. thin film giant has stated an ambition to enter Pakistan’s fledgling market. Pakistan has no utility scale projects on the ground yet.
JinkoSolar opens 120 MW South African PV module factory
The $7.4 million production facility is JinkoSolar’s first such facility outside China, and signals the company’s intent to expand into the African market.
UK: ReneSola to supply 22 MW of solar modules to two projects
Two large-scale solar farms in England are to receive ReneSola’s Virtus I and II PV modules as the company cranks up its presence in this dynamic market.
