SolarCity enjoys record Q2 as losses narrow and installations rise
The U.S. solar company hit 189 MW of installations in the second quarter, despite posting losses of $22.4 million, or just 23 cents per share, over that period.
Enphase to supply Sunrun
Californian microinverter company Enphase has signed a deal with Sunrun, to supply the lease providers direct installation services business. Enphase has supplied Sunrun certified installers for some time, with this most recent announcement representing a strengthening in the relationship.
PERC demand spirals upwards
Signs of a PERC solar cell equipment shortage are mounting. Reports are emerging that Chinese and Taiwanese cell makers are waiting many months on key PERC equipment. Motech confirms its PERC move and bottlenecks.
SolarCity to support small businesses with new solar package
New solar energy service launched today designed to enable small and medium-sized business to pay less for solar electricity than they currently pay their local utility.
Hillary Clinton's half a billion solar panel pledge
Democratic presidential candidate for 2016 promises installation of 500 million solar panels nationwide within four years of taking office if she wins.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
The UK government kills solar, Hanergy falls out with itself and Yingli attracts a somewhat egregious class action lawsuit, but at least there was some good news out of India.
SunEdison signs 180 MW solar PPA with India's largest utility
Power purchase agreement with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limitied will provide 180 MW of large-scale solar PV power for the city of New Delhi.
UK to scrap subsidies for small-scale solar, announces changes to FIT
The Department for Energy and Climate Change confirms Renewable Obligation scheme for sub-5 MW solar farms to be scrapped from April 1, 2016. Pre-accreditation from FIT to be removed for installations larger than 50 kW.
Industry react: SunEdison shopping spree spells good news for entire solar sector
$2.2 billion acquisition of Vivint Solar raises stakes for U.S. residential solar sector, with industry analysts and players confident the move will prove widely beneficial.
Shareholder lawsuit launched against Yingli
Troubled manufacturer is accused of misleading potential investors. Chinese giant was unable to borrow from lenders, say claimants.
