Obama orders federal buildings to triple renewable energy use
U.S. President says government should lead by example, targeting 20% renewable energy use by 2020 for all 500,000 federal buildings.
China Sunergy says credit conditions easing
Chinese module manufacturer Sunergy blamed a temporary credit squeeze for third-quarter falls. The company is predicting better times ahead and claims the credit situation has already eased.
Operations and maintenance PV market to treble in four years
A new report examines the O&M market worldwide to 2017. The world’s three biggest O&M providers are American despite the U.S. trailing in terms of installed capacity.
S.A.G. Solarstrom may have to quit solar
The German solar developer S.A.G. Solarstrom says escalating project development costs may render its business model unviable. The news comes after the company announced a major deal for British projects has fallen through.
Ontario predicts future energy mix
The Canadian province says renewables including hydro will provide 46% of its energy needs by 2025. The prediction came as part of Ontario’s updated Long Term Energy Plan, unveiled this week.
Toshiba to install and operate PV systems on German apartment buildings
The electronics giant plans to sell solar power to residents at lower prices than utilities. Toshiba will initially install 3 MW serving 750 apartments with the aim of increasing capacity to more than 100 MW by 2016.
Malaysia increases surcharge to fund FIT program
The revised surcharge on renewable electricity will increase from 1% to 1.6% from January 1st, 2014.
Right-wing lawmakers gunning for US solar users
A group of right-wing lawmakers is looking to curb states’ efforts to expand solar PV and thwart the Obama administration’s clean energy and climate protection efforts.
Hanwha Q CELLS increases capital by $188.5 million
Strengthening its financial position with an injection of capital, Germany-based Hanwha Q CELLS will expand production capacity and push its global business with power plant solutions and services.
Martifer Solar installs 5.41 MW of solar PV in Romania
The installation is comprised of two solar plants that will supply 13,000 local households with clean renewable energy.
