Fronius installs solar inverters at former Austrian nuclear plant
Installation at the dormant Zwentendorf an der Donau nuclear site in Austria symbolic of the nation’s growing embrace of clean renewable energy, says Fronius.
EU Energy Union package lacks ambition, says SolarPower Europe
Still much to be done at EU level if continent is to seize chance to build solar-powered electricity system, says SolarPower Europe in wake of disappointing European Commission Energy Union package.
TerraForm Power, Global forecast continued losses in 2016
While the two yieldcos are making progress in their separation from SunEdison, they continue to be plagued by losses and report that CAFD will be substantially reduced from previous estimates.
Mercom Capital forecasts 76 GW of solar installations for 2016
Solar industry analyst Mercom Capital has reported encouraging annual solar installation forecasts of 76 GW across the globe for 2016, driven by record-breaking installation figures from China, while the anticipated slow-down in 2017 is now expected to be less dramatic than originally thought, with forecasts of 70 GW.
BREAKING: World’s cheapest solar power contract signed for Dubai mega-project
DEWA has signed a US$29.90/MWh PPA with Masdar for the 800 MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park.
Yingli preliminary Q3 financials hint at further earnings slump
As expected, the third quarter financials for China’s Yingli Green Energy reveal large contraction in module shipments, while gross margin limps in way below already lowered expectations.
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Sweden made some sweet solar sounds this week, while Tesla finally dotted the Is and crossed the Ts on its SolarCity acquisition, and India deepened its solar love affair.
Autumn Statement: UK increases funding to EVs, solar again left in shade
The UK’s Chancellor announced yesterday extra funding to electric vehicles (EVs), but overall failed to convince that the government has a low-carbon growth plan that includes solar.
Trina Solar Q3 revenue contracts 22.9% sequentially as shipments fall short of guidance
The Chinese solar developer posts expected contraction of revenue and shipments in wake of module price slump and general market headwinds facing the firm.
JinkoSolar supplied modules for 140 MW PV plant in Minnesota
Chinese PV manufacturing giant, JinkoSolar, was chosen to supply its 72-cell solar modules to the North Star Solar project in Minnesota, U.S., which will be the largest solar plant in the American Midwest once it is connected to the grid later in the year.
