Success for solar in electricity auctions in Latin America
The drop of solar module prices has been key to the competitiveness of solar energy in international electricity auctions over the last year.
SolarCity to offer Airbnb hosts solar installation incentive
The solar leasing provider will offer a $1,000 rebate to Airbnb hosts who install a rooftop solar array on their home-sharing property in areas where both companies are active.
Developer stumps up fees for SunEdison's 500 MW India solar project
A power developer has paid a reported INR 2 billion in government fees to Solar Energy Corporation India to enable it to develop solar project initially won by bankrupt U.S. firm SunEdison.
Solar Impulse pilots awarded Switzerland's World Solar Prize
Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg recognized for attracting unmatched international attention to solar energy for their successful solar-powered circumnavigation of the globe.
BRICS not building enough investment in clean energy, study finds
Analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis finds Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa need to up their investment in renewables in order to meet climate change targets.
Indian government to invest $3.1bn in 5GW of PV production: report
New Delhi will soon unveil plans to provide 210 billion rupees ($3.1 billion) to ramp up domestic output of solar panels, Bloomberg reports, citing officials close to the matter.
Singapore launches 40 MWp solar tender
The Housing and Development Board (HDB), an agency under the Ministry of National Development, will accept bids until December 30.
Tesla strengthens Panasonic solar bond with cell and module collaboration
The two firms have signed a non-binding letter of intent to collaborate on the production of solar modules and cells at Tesla’s Buffalo facility. Deal rests on completion of Tesla’s SolarCity acquisition.
Huawei to launch residential inverters in Q2 next year
The inverter arm of the Chinese ICT giant is set to enter new global markets with the launch of its dedicated residential product in 2017.
Sungevity and Solar Brokers Canada announce partnership
California based developers Sungevity have announced a partnership with Canadas largest solar energy reseller, Solar Brokers Canada. The two will team up to market Sungevitys products to residential customers in the USA.
