Solar, wind power output to surpass shale in five years, says Goldman report
New solar and wind capacity additions between 2015 and 2020 will add more power globally than U.S. shale-oil production did during 2010-2015, according to a new report by Goldman Sachs.
Work begins on 212 MW solar project in West Texas
Construction has begun and financing has been secured on one of first solar projects over 100 MW in Texas, as Southern Company acquires a majority stake.
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The 16th Forum Solarpraxis kicked off in the German capital this week showcasing international developments in technology and policy and offering market assessments from industry reps. Developments in Germany and the U.K. could have far-reaching impacts for the European solar industry.
Forum Solarpraxis: It's all political for Europe's big two solar powers
Contrasting fortunes for the German and U.K. solar PV markets in 2016 will suppress the European solar landscape as policy changes take effect.
Ireland's solar landscape could reach 3.7 GW by 2030, says report
Report produced by KPMG and commissioned by the Irish Solar Energy Association foresees a potential nationwide solar sector reaching 3.7 GW by 2030 with just EUR 670 million of support.
Brazil predicts 4.5 GW of installations through expanded net metering rules
A virtual net metering policy has been introduced and the project size cap has been increased to 5 MW. Under the new rules Brazil’s ANEEL expects 4.5 GW of renewable energy installations by 2024.
SunEdison offloads 425 MW Indian solar assets to TerraForm, pays down margin loan
Yieldco drop-down seen as strategic move designed to boost the U.S. company’s flagging balance sheet; move unlikely to trigger wholesale withdrawal from the growing Indian market.
SunEdison fires TerraForm Power President & CEO Domenech, shifts board
The company’s management changes follow a shift in strategy, with an attempt to be more boring after rapid growth spooked investors.
New York to get half its electricity from renewable energy by 2030
Following shortly on the announcement of new renewable energy targets in Alberta, the governor of New York State has plans to mandate 50% renewables in electricity by 2030.
IBC Solar expanding operations globally
The Bavaria-based PV systems group has repositioned itself. In addition to the German market, IBC Solar is strengthening its activities in sales and project business in Latin America and other countries.
