German energy giant E.ON acquires Reniva, bolsters PV unit
Former Phoenix Solar technology chief and Reniva managing director Manfred Baechler is joining E.ON along with 10 other Reniva solar experts.
China to slash coal production amidst falling demand
Chinese authorities are making drastic cuts in coal production an effort to reduce overcapacity in the face of shrinking demand, according to report by Xinhua News Agency.
Borrego Solar doubles assets under O&M management
The California-based solar energy system designer, developer, installer and O&M provider saw its assets under contract grow to 265 MW last year.
JinkoSolar joins RWE on Dubai solar tender
Chinas JinkoSolar is partnering with German electric utility giant RWE AG to jointly take part in in Dubais 800 MW solar tender.
Berkeley Lab reveals drivers for low-priced PV systems in US
In a new study, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory identify the key market and system drivers for low-priced PV systems for homes and small businesses.
Ingeteam appoints Adolfo Rebollo new CEO
Adolfo Rebollo replaces Javier Ojeda as chief executive of the leading Spanish PV inverter manufacturer and O&M service provider.
China sets 3 GW target for high-efficiency model PV installations
China is seeking to increase solar PV capacity for solar installations that employ modules with high-energy-conversion solar cells.
Mitsubishi Research Institute to launch solar fund
The Mitsubishi Group’s main consulting unit is joining forces with its corporate affiliate to buy and turn around poor performing megasolar plants in Japan.
Too big to fail? Yingli confirms debt restructuring
The China Banking Regulatory Commission and the National Energy Administration have signaled their support for a restructuring of Yingli’s massive debt, noting the company’s importance to the Chinese PV industry and the role of its core technology.
UK planning for 1 GW of storage by 2020
Large-scale storage systems in the U.K. are already competitive under certain circumstances, while small-scale decentralized energy installations with storage on site can be competitive around 2017, according to a new KPMG report. British energy storage stakeholders are changing the frame of their policy arguments, demanding from the government fair regulations.
