8point3 Energy Partners once again beats guidance in Q2 filing
The yieldco of First Solar and SunPower saw second quarter performance beat CAFD guidance, generating revenue of $13.5 million and lowering net losses to just $0.2 million.
Sharp to up Asian cell supply, eyes European market re-entry
The solar arm of Japanese electronics giant Sharp will, according to local media reports, seek to boost its solar cell business in the Philippines and Indonesia while also re-launching its panel business in Europe.
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A week shaped by the shadow of Brexit and the aftermath of a successful Intersolar Europe exhibition still managed to write headlines unconnected to the two.
Ontario to offer power contracts to 232 MW of mid-sized solar projects
The provinces grid operator is awarding contracts to 907 solar projects, each 10-500 kW in capacity, under its FIT 4 program.
Inside Ingeteam's acquisition of Bonfiglioli's solar business
Last week Spanish inverter specialist Ingeteam purchased the solar division of Italian central inverter developer Bonfiglioi in a move that demonstrated the opportunities that still exist in Europes solar market.
Coal India to implement 200 MW solar project
Indias largest coal miner has reached an agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India to develop the 200 MW PV project in Madhya Pradesh, as the mining giant continues to make strides into the clean energy market.
World Bank pledges $1bn for India's solar target
Following discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim, record loan of $1 billion agreed to help fund Indias bold aim to install 100 GW of solar by 2020.
Every little helps for California's PV deployment
California is leading the way with inventive ways to deploy solar technology, as not only will San Franciscos bus stops be lit up with solar lanterns, but the HERO program has hit another major milestone, making energy savings equivalent to closing two coal power plants for a year.
UK clean energy groups welcome post-Brexit carbon budget adoption, but solar questions remain
Amid the ashes of the U.K.’s post-Brexit political landscape comes the reassurance that the government will adopt the fifth carbon budget, but solar sights appear to have been lowered once more.
Siemens to invest EUR1 billion in new startup unit
Siemens has announced the forming of a new dedicated startup unit, next47, with a war chest of EUR1 billion to be spent on it that will, among various other important innovations, focus on decentralized electrification.
