Solar Impulse breaks non-stop solo flight record, inches closer to Hawaii
The solar-powered aircraft is close to completing the most arduous leg of its round-the-world flight as pilot Andre Borschberg breaks solo flight record as he steers the craft closer to Hawaii.
Spain's solar tax 'almost complete'
Minister says twin tax on self-consumption is almost ready. With elections looming, the Spanish government is in a race against time to enact the legislation.
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In a 100% renewable US we’ll all be running our houses with solar power and relaxing in front of the box to watch Formula E. But we won’t be using AE inverters…
GTM: Advanced Energy exit leaves 17% U.S. inverter market share up for grabs
GTM Research has published analysis showing that Advanced Energy currently holds 17% inverter market share in the U.S., meaning the firms exit from the market has left a sizable opportunity for competitors.
US: 100% conversion to wind, water and solar power by 2050 feasible, PV to account for 38%
In a new study by Stanford University, a solid financial, technical and economical case for the U.S to convert its all-purpose energy systems to ones powered by wind, water and sunlight (WWS) has been made. Based on their calculations, the authors say solar PV could account for 38% of power generation in 2050, and create up to 2.3 million jobs.
US solar output 50% higher than official figures suggest, report finds
A joint study by GTM Research and kWh Analytics finds that distributed solar in the U.S., absent from official EIA figures, accounts for 9.2 GW, or 45%, of the nation’s capacity.
Advanced Energy confirms exit of solar inverter business
The U.S. precision power conversion company has taken the decision to shutter its solar inverter business after grappling with poor sales in the sector for the past few quarters.
Solar-powered Formula E can overtake Formula 1, says Richard Branson
The Virgin tycoon believes all-electric and solar-powered racing cars will prove more attractive to sponsors and racing enthusiasts within the next four or five years.
Sunrun moves towards IPO
Solar lease provider Sunrun is moving towards IPO. The San Francisco based company has filed a S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday.
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BNEF drops its annual future energy outlook with solar the shining light, BYD advocates for ‘all silicon’ and batteries and key German solar players make a stand against the minimum price.
