Solectria Renewables becomes subsidiary of Yaskawa Electric

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 22:13 (PV-Tech)

US-based PV inverter manufacturer Solectria Renewables, LLC, has been acquired by Yaskawa America Inc., a subsidiary of Yaskawa Electric Corporation. Read more

ET Solar modules to power 728kW plant in Turkey

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 2:43 (PV-Tech)

Smart energy solutions provider ET Solar has supplied some of its high-quality PV modules to German solar developer and EPC company DOMILUX Leuchten Herstellung und Vertrieb GmbH for a 728kW rooftop PV plant in Turkey. Read more

Federal Government Forecasting Big Gains For Solar

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 18:40 (Renewable Energy World)

  In case you missed it, two recent developments clearly demonstrate why America remains “bullish” on solar energy. But they’re also vivid reminders of why we need to remain vigilant. As an organization, and as an industry, too much is at stake for us to become complacent. As the old saying goes on Capitol Hill: “What Congress giveth, Congress can Read more

US Federal Government Forecasting Big Gains For Solar

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 18:40 (Renewable Energy World)

  In case you missed it, two recent developments clearly demonstrate why America remains “bullish” on solar energy. But they’re also vivid reminders of why we need to remain vigilant. As an organization, and as an industry, too much is at stake for us to become complacent. As the old saying goes on Capitol Hill: “What Congress giveth, Congress can Read more

Philippines solar awarded funding from national bank

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 17:00 (PV-Tech)

San Carlos Solar Energy (SaCasol), a Philippines-based joint venture, has been awarded bridge funding from the Bank of the Philippines (BPI) to develop its PV portfolio. Read more

New Trade Rulings Boost China Wind, Solar in US

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 15:45 (Renewable Energy World)

In a quirk of timing, two completely unrelated rulings are boosting the outlook for Chinese new energy firms from the wind and solar sectors in their complex relationship with the U.S. The two cases are quite different, but each reflects the wariness Washington feels towards these Chinese firms due to their government ties. In the bigger of the two Read more

Sunshine Daydream? Wake Up, Now is the Time for Solar Energy in Latin America

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 14:32 (Renewable Energy World)

Often, the most promising opportunities are those that become visible when the sun shines on a dark space. One such dark space is the wealth of untapped energy sources throughout Latin America; and of those energy alternatives, perhaps none looms as promising as the sunlight itself. Read more

Solarbuzz: UK’s solar fate will hinge on unknown government budget

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 14:15 (Solarpowerportal)

The fate of the UK’s PV market over the next five years is likely to be determined to a large extent by a budget announcement which is expected by October, according to analyst Finlay Colville of NPD Solarbuzz. Read more

Tata aims to open up solar in India with new finance plan

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 14:00 (PV-Tech)

Indian solar manufacturer and developer, Tata Power Solar, is to jointly launch a new nationwide initiative that it hopes will open up access to solar finance for residential users. Read more

Solarbuzz: UK’s solar fate will hinge on unknown government budget

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 13:57 (PV-Tech)

The fate of the UK’s PV market over the next five years is likely to be determined to a large extent by a budget announcement which is expected by October, according to the latest report from analysis firm NPD Solarbuzz. Read more

Canadian Solar demands end to US-China trade spat following WTO ruling

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 13:15 (PV-Tech)

Major PV company Canadian Solar has called on the US government to reconsider its “misguided” solar trade dispute with China following a WTO ruling that found flaws in earlier US duties on Chinese manufacturers. Read more

Solar set for major role in US energy mix, says EIA

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 13:15 (PV-Tech)

PV is set to become the second most important source of power in the US after natural gas by 2040, according to the US government’s Energy Information Administration (EIS). Read more

Pilot PV and energy storage project in Australia: Photon Energy, BAI to supply broadcast antenna with solar power

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 12:35 (Solarserver)

Global solar photovoltaic (PV) power solutions provider Photon Energy (Amsterdam, Berlin) has teamed up with German Energy Agency (dena) and BAI for a pilot project to pioneer the use of renewable energy for communications infrastructure in remote locations. Using mainly German technology Photon Energy will install a 215 kWh solar PV powered battery system that will replace the current power system of a broadcast antenna near Muswellbrook in New South Wales, operated by BAI. Once successfully tested the concept could be implemented on thousands of sites across Australia, Photon Energy emphasizes. Read more

Grupotec Renewables announces 200 MW solar PV pipeline in the UK

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 12:19 (Solarserver)

EPC provider Grupotec Renewables Ltd. (London, U.K.) on July 17th, 2014 announced that they have a solar photovoltaic (PV) project pipeline of 200 MW in the UK, with the possibility of a further 100 MW to be added. The projects consist of large-scale, ground-mounted solar farms based across the UK, ranging from 5 MW to 30 MW, the company reports. All projects are to be completed within the 2014/15 financial year. Read more

Clean Edge: Hawaii leads solar surge in US

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 11:58 (PV-Tech)

Solar installations in the US have increased by over 40% year on year, according to the 2014 edition of US clean tech research firm Clean Edge’s annual Clean Tech Leadership Index (CTLI). Read more

Clean Edge: Hawaii leads

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 11:58 (PV-Tech)

Solar installations in the US have increased by over 40% year on year, according to the 2014 edition of US clean tech research firm Clean Edge’s annual Clean Tech Leadership Index (CTLI). Read more

SPI Solar announces completion of USD 21.75 million private placement

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 7:20 (Solarserver)

Solar Power Inc. (SPI Solar, Roseville, Calif., U.S.), a vertically integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) developer, on July 15th, 2014 announced the completion of its private placement of common stock and convertible bond for an aggregate USD 21.75 million, as announced on May 6th, 2014 and amended on June 3rd, 2014. Net proceeds are expected to be used for working capital purposes and to pay down debt, while improving SPI Solar’s operational flexibility, the company reports. Read more

6MW PV plant commences operations in Rutland, Massachusetts

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 3:15 (PV-Tech)

A 6MW PV plant located at the Treasure Valley Scout Reservation in Rutland, Massachusetts, has become operational, marking the completion of one of the largest solar facilities ever built in New England. Read more

Juhl Renewable Energy Systems named lead contractor of Solar Chicago rooftop PV installations

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 3:06 (PV-Tech)

Solar and wind energy provider Juhl Renewable Energy Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Juhl Energy, Inc., has been appointed the lead contractor for all rooftop PV systems installed through Solar Chicago, a program serving Chicago, Illinois and other surrounding communities. Read more

China Three Years Late on Installing Offshore Wind Farms

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 15:23 (Renewable Energy World)

China is three years behind schedule on a plan that would make it the world’s biggest market for offshore wind, a setback for the $15 billion industry that’s seeking to produce affordable electricity from the one of nature’s most reliable energy sources. Read more

Japan Manufacturer Expands Renewables Business, Acquires Solectria and The Switch

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 14:56 (Renewable Energy World)

Japanese machinery maker Yaskawa Electric Corp. announced will acquire US.-based inverter maker Solectria Renewables LLC and Finnish wind turbine components maker The Switch to expand its renewable energy business globally. Read more

Japanese Manufacturer Expands Renewables Business, Acquires Solectria and The Switch

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 14:56 (Renewable Energy World)

Japanese machinery maker Yaskawa Electric Corp. announced will acquire US.-based inverter maker Solectria Renewables LLC and Finnish wind turbine components maker The Switch to expand its renewable energy business globally. Read more

Canadian Solar responds to WTO ruling: U.S. PV import duties are damaging the solar industry

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 12:27 (Solarserver)

Canadian Solar Inc. (Guelph, Ontario) on July 16th, 2014 released a statement on behalf of Thomas Koerner, General Manager of the Company's America's division, in response to the World Trade Organizations (WTO’s) ruling against the United States' imposition of import duties against certain photovoltaic (PV) products. "The WTO's ruling today is in alignment with the opinion of Canadian Solar as well as other organizations which represent the majority of the PV industry,” said Thomas Koerner, President of Canadian Solar, Americas. Read more

US Senate Passes Geothermal Production Expansion Act

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 12:59 (Renewable Energy World)

On July 9, the Senate took up S.363, The Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013, and passed it without amendment by unanimous consent. The bill was sponsored by Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and allows for non-competitive leasing on lands adjoining existing geothermal lands in some qualified instances. Read more

Yingli Green Energy to supply 3MW of modules for DG project in Wuhan, China

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 23:27 (PV-Tech)

PV module manufacturing leader Yingli Green Energy Holding Company will provide 3MW of PV modules to a demonstration project for distributed generation (DG) in Wuhan, China. Read more

From the Editor: It's Really All About Renewable Energy Projects

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 19:40 (Renewable Energy World)

At Renewable Energy World, we understand that while we spend lots of time writing about the policies, technologies and intricacies of financing renewable energy, the only measureable result of all of this effort is steel in the ground (or on the roof…or in the water… as the case may be).  The growth of renewable energy is measured through projects Read more

Cities and local authorities can rival Big Six, says IPPR

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 16:58 (Solarpowerportal)

A new report by policy think tank IPPR has suggested that cities and local authorities cap help plug the UK’s energy investment gap and provide an alternative to the Big Six Read more

The Quick Guide To A Green Stock Portfolio

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 14:29 (Renewable Energy World)

For most people, the best way to build a green or fossil-free portfolio will be to use mutual funds or an investment advisor. The exceptions are those who like to do things for themselves, and understand the significant advantage that saving just a fraction of a percent in annual fees can make to the long term performance of a portfolio. Read more

Weak PV demand throughout supply chain cited in July – EnergyTrend

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 13:45 (PV-Tech)

Market research firm, EnergyTrend, has warned of weak demand across the PV supply chain in July, forcing inventory up and prices down. Read more

DECC announces £20 million electricity demand reduction auction scheme

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 12:15 (Solarpowerportal)

Energy and climate change secretary Ed Davey has announced a £20 million energy efficiency scheme designed to help commercial entities reduce energy bills by improving energy efficiency and reducing energy demand. Read more

Lux Research: Energy storage market will rise to USD 50 billion in 2020; Residential leads stationary energy storage applications; Electric vehicles will be the largest opportunity

Thursday, 7.17.2014 - 7:28 (Solarserver)

Energy storage, driven largely by electronics and plug-in vehicles, will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8% to USD 50 billion in 2020, with dramatic shifts coming from the transportation industry, according to Lux Research (Boston, MA, U.S.) Transportation applications will outpace electronics growth – attaining an 11% CAGR to become a USD 21 billion market by the end of the decade. Its faster growth will close the gap with electronics, which still will remain the single largest market valued at USD 27 billion. The market for stationary energy storage applications will be worth USD 2.8 billion, as it awaits cost breakthroughs. Read more