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Talking ’bout a resolution: SolarWorld comes under pressure to reach an agreement on the Hemlock case, Turkey’s political troubles shake the sector, and NASA goes all 3D in its quest for higher solar efficiencies.
First Reserve to sell 101 MW of Italian solar plants
The private equity firm is to sell large amounts of its Italian PV portfolio, including the country’s biggest plant a 70.5 MW solar park in the north-eastern Veneto region.
Vivint moves into PACE with Renovate America partnership
One of the largest U.S. residential solar installers has partnered with a provider of PACE financing in California, with an aim to take the program to other states.
Musk's master plan promises solar for all
Tesla CEO writes second installment of decade-old master plan, promising solar panels on every house and a battery in every garage.
Greentech Media, GTM Research to be acquired by Verisk Analytics
GTM Research will be folded into energy metal and mining research and consultancy company Wood Mackenzie.
UK solar leaders launch comprehensive commercial rooftop PV guide
PV booklet produced by the U.K.’s BRE National Solar Centre and the Renewable Energy Association sets out pathways for greater uptake of commercial rooftop solar nationwide.
Sunrun secures $33m loan facility to finance SREC portfolio
The U.S. residential solar company closes non-recourse term loan facility to help finance solar renewable energy credits portfolio for roll-out in northeast states of Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey.
Small and large scale solar to reach global grid parity by 2020, says Frost & Sullivan
Global Solar Power Market 2016 report suggests costs of solar to fall dramatically over next five years as Asian market share increases and North America reaches 20 million residential PV prosumers.
Hanergy Thin Film forecasts surprise 2016 H1 profit
The Chinese solar firm says that sales of its rooftop PV panels have grown by 200% in the past year, while revenues are 50% higher compared to the same six-month period in 2015.
Indian EPC Sterling and Wilson hopes to deliver 250 MW of solar power in Nigeria
The developer is currently in discussions with international solar PV developers to build up to 250 MW of solar capacity in Nigeria over the next two-to-three years following a recent push in the country to get 975 MW online.
