Cost-cutting solar innovation wins $150m US loan guarantee
The cost of making silicon-based wafers for solar energy applications could be cut in half, according to a company that’
SunEdison widens US solar power reach with Fotowatio acquisition
MEMC Electronic Materials has completed its acquisition of Fotowatio Renewable Ventures US (FRV US), boosting its portfolio of US-based solar
US banks $145m on developing cheaper, better solar energy
The US Department of Energy (DOE) will send more than $145 million to dozens of projects across the country focused
Plans for largest solar plant switch from CSP to photovoltaics
What was planned as the world’s largest solar energy facility will now rely on photovoltaics rather than concentrating solar
PG&E to buy 150 MW of power from Copper Mountain Solar
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has inked a 25-year deal to buy 150 megawatts (MW) of renewable
Air Force housing in Hawaii goes solar
Construction has started on what’s expected to be one of the largest solar installations in Hawaii, as well as
Munich Re, KKR grab 49% stake in EU's largest PV generator
Insurance group Munich Re and investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) have acquired a 49-percent equity stake in
Solar carport brings Munich Re closer to carbon neutrality
A 2.5-megawatt solar carport is the latest advance in reinsurance giant Munich Re’s quest to make its worldwide
GE, Gehrlicher team up for global solar projects
GE and Germany’s Gehrlicher Solar plan to build a series of solar power plants around the world.
The two
$280m fund for home-based solar the largest yet
Google and SolarCity have launched a $280 million fund to help bring solar power to residential customers.
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