IEA: Clean-energy innovation essential to meeting climate goals
The International Energy Agency presented its Energy Technology Perspectives 2015 report in Paris on Monday, which calls for a tripling of public spending on low-carbon technology R&D.
China's solar growth facing funding shortfall, reports Reuters
Despite global dominance, many Chinese suppliers could struggle to raise finance necessary to meet governments ambitious solar targets.
Acces Power to develop 65 MW PV project in Egypt
The Dubai-based group is set to contribute to the country’s 4.3 GW renewable energy target. In addition to the solar plant in Aswan, which is set to begin construction next year, the company is also in discussions with Egyptian energy authorities to build a 50 MW wind project in Zafarana.
Solar opportunities on the rise in Egypt
While some observers have questioned the Egyptian government’s solar policies and expressed concern over the country’s FIT program and grid capacity, local players appear unworried. pv magazine spoke to Rana Alaa, co-founder and technical director of Cairo-based SolarizEgypt, about the country’s coming wave of solar development.
EPIA calls for free solar market
The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) has officially spoken out against the European minimum price on PV modules on Chinese and Taiwanese solar cells and modules. EPIA has taken the position against the EU minimum price because of the negative impact it is having on the EU solar market.
Kingspan launches US solar energy company
The Irish group has expanded to the U.S. market, launching solar energy solutions provider Kingspan Energy, which will focus on 150 kW to 5 MW PV installations for the commercial and public sectors.
US: Solar hits over 1% of utility-scale generating capacity
The latest data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shows that renewable capacity clearly dominates the new power plants being added in the U.S. Over 75% of U.S. large-scale electrical generating capacity came from wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower in the quarter.
Tesla to announce home and utility-scale battery next week
Company sets April 30 date for unveiling, widely believed to be a new home battery and one for utility scale, to be produced at companys new gigafactory.
SolarCity rolls out $1bn commercial solar rooftop fund
Expansion of SolarCity’s commercial ambitions aided by investment from Credit Suisse that will finance the installation of 300 MW of commercial solar rooftops.
SEIA rejects call for ITC phase down
A report from Stanford Graduate School of Business has called for the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to be phased down, to see it reduced gradually to 2024. SEIA has rejected the report saying that it fails to take into account of the 100-year history of preferential tax treatment enjoyed by fossil fuels.
