Vivint Solar shows improved profitability but flat growth in Q3
The residential solar installer is still struggling following SunEdisons failed acquisition, but reported record low prices and improved results.
Interview: Huawei ramps up its LatAm presence
Leslie Tan, general manager of the Latin American market for Huawei, discusses the Chinese inverter supplier’s strategy for the region.
SMA and LG Chem unveil battery inverter solution
German inverter specialist and South Korean electrical giant have collaborated on new residential storage solution comprising Sunny Boy inverter and LG’s new RESU 10H and 7H batteries.
MLPE suppliers embracing vertical integration to shift more units, says IHS Markit
Solar microinverters and power optimizer suppliers are embracing off-the-shelf integrated solar AC and smart modules as landscape for the MLPE sector evolves and grows, finds IHS Markit analysis.
Restrictive net metering policy harming Indian rooftop solar, say analysts
Bridge to India survey finds wide disapproval of India’s net metering conditions among industry professionals, with long connection delays reported across the country.
India and UK leaders announce $12.4m solar R&D collaboration
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Theresa May announce the innovation drive at the India-UK Tech Summit held in New Delhi. Wider cooperation on renewables and smart cities expected.
Kong Sun, China Kangfu sign PV financing deal
The two companies have agreed to jointly fund and develop renewable-energy projects together in China.
UK's REA strengthens ties with India on decentralized energy
The Renewable Energy Association this week hosted six Indian MPs in London to discuss ways of accelerated the deployment of decentralized renewable energy in India.
The Paris Agreement on climate change comes into force
Almost a year after the historic COP21 summit, the Paris Agreement today entered into being as focus now switches from promises and pledges, to action.
Alberta reveals plans to build 5 GW of renewables
The government of the western Canadian province has vowed to set clear timelines to develop solar and wind projects, so renewable energy accounts for 30% of the provincial energy mix by 2030.
