Swiss researchers testing planted rooftop areas in combination with PV systems
Scientists in Switzerland are testing the optimum use of combined PV systems and planted flat rooftop areas, and how both systems affect each other. A first prototype has been installed on a roof of a senior citizen residence in the country.
EBRD launches loan scheme for rooftop solar in Romania
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a new framework aiming to help Romanian households to invest in energy efficiency, renewable energy and water-saving solutions. Solar PV is also part of the framework, which is the first serious effort to support the development of rooftop PV in the country.
ReneSola adds 180 MW of DG solar in China
The vertically integrated Chinese solar firm has connected more than 180 MW of rooftop solar to the Chinese grid in the first half of the year.
Indian rooftop solar sector receives $100m ADB loan
Nationwide financing program to be guaranteed by the Indian government and delivered using funds from the Asian Development Bank and Punjab National Bank. First tranche represents one-fifth of $500m loan finance program.
Mosaic secures investor support for residential loan portfolio
In four years, the company has originated more than $1 billion in solar loans, reaching the goal it set when it was founded in 2012.
Solarzoom launches new trading platform for distributed PV in China
Trading platform for solar projects launched to connect potential investors with distributed solar PV assets across China.
Greece amends retroactive FIT cuts; leaves solar PV sector divided
MPs to vote on amended PV bill over the weekend as Greek solar agencies squabble over industry’s future.
Sainsbury’s installs 22 MW of rooftop systems across UK
The U.K. supermarket and retail giant has installed more than 200 rooftop PV systems on its stores across the country as part of an ambitious goal to reduce carbon emissions by 30% in the next seven years.
