Solar electricity News for February 2015

Solar electricity News Archive

LDA Design achieves 400MW of consented solar farms

Milestone for LDA Design equates to 115,000 UK homes powered by clean renewable energy.

DECC releases results of UK’s first Auction for Contracts for Difference DECC releases results of UK’s first Auction for Contracts for Difference

Reviews of programme’s implementation are mixed, despite clear evidence of early success.

European Commission proposes dramatic energy market reforms European Commission proposes dramatic energy market reforms

Long-term goal is to secure, sustainable, competitive, affordable energy for all of Europe’s citizens while transitioning to a low-carbon, climate-friendly economy.

US Energy Department launches 'Virtual Hackathon' solar ideas competition .

Aim is to encourage the development of prototype solutions and products that address barriers to greater solar energy deployment.

REC Group, Sunrun expand solar panel supply agreement

Terms of the new deal cal for Sunrun to double its previous offer to purchase 50MW of solar panels.

WIRSOL Energy Ltd. inks deal with Bluefield Solar Income Fund WIRSOL Energy Ltd. inks deal with Bluefield Solar Income Fund

Deal entails the sale of two solar parks totaling 42MW.

ABB inverters selected for 70 MW solar project in South America

New solar park marks the second-largest of its kind in the region, ABB says.

Lightsource dedicates £125 Million toward UK solar rooftop development in 2015 Lightsource dedicates £125 Million toward UK solar rooftop development in 2015

With move, Lightsource is firmly on track to become the first solar company to reach a 1 GW operational portfolio of assets in the UK.

Conergy announces expansion of its UK rooftops offer

Prominent solar farm builder secures seasoned executives with real estate and energy management experience in a move to seize market share in the fast-developing rooftop segment.

USDA announces funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

'REAP' Program Reduces Energy Costs for Ag Producers and Small Businesses, Boosts Economy, Reduces Dependence on Foreign Oil

Hybrid Energy Innovations 2015 Conference set for April 8-9 in New York Hybrid Energy Innovations 2015 Conference set for April 8-9 in New York

Inaugural event established to provide a broad perspective on hybrid energy and an ideal networking forum for practitioners in the field.

Canadian Solar acquires six solar power projects totaling 46 MW in the UK

Four projects totaling 40.5 MW DC are under construction, with an additional two projects totaling 5.5 MW DC expected to start construction before the end of February.

Mainstream Renewable Power launches $1.9bn pan-African renewable energy platform

The new platform, called Lekela Power, will provide between 700 and 900 MW of wind and solar power across Africa by 2018.

DNV GL releases 'Article 8' compliance tool

New DNV GL database aims to help multinationals to meet urgent EU energy efficiency deadline.

Three US Military bases partner with Energy Department to train veterans for solar jobs Three US Military bases partner with Energy Department to train veterans for solar jobs

Training program reflects growing demand for qualified installers.

Renewable Energy Installers, H2 ECO partner on record-breaking solar PV system in the UK Renewable Energy Installers, H2 ECO partner on record-breaking solar PV system in the UK

Residential/small commercial 348.3kWp system consists of 1247 panels spread over three buildings located in Romsey, Hampshire.

Excitement building for 'Ecobuild' 2015 Excitement building for 'Ecobuild' 2015

With the elections just weeks away, renewable energy members will much to discuss at the 2015 Ecobuild show, set to take place 3–5 March at London’s ExCeL exhibition centre.

REC Solar ASA appoints new CEO

Steve O'Neil brings 28 years of working experience in multi-diverse industries across different countries.

IREC releases report on state of distributed electricity

New study focuses on the changing roles of consumers, utilities and regulators within the regulatory compact.

NREL takes first in-depth look at solar project completion timelines .

New report examines new data to show how long the PV interconnection process takes in the US.

First Solar and Apple engaged in $848 million clean energy contract

25-year power purchase agreement is billed as industry’s largest commercial power deal.

Trianel partners with Conergy

Goal is to offer solar systems to six million homes at no upfront cost.

KIC InnoEnergy announces new call for innovative cleantech project proposals

Initiative is part of an ambitious support programme dedicated to boosting sustainable innovations in Europe.

SMA wins 17.5 MW inverter order for commercial-scale PV installations

SoCore Energy selects SMA's 'Sunny Tripower' inverters for 44 movie theater, shipping and retail locations across the US.

SEFA launches new membership program

Enhanced offerings aim to advance the availability of public capital and expanding financing options for the solar energy industry.

NREL, EPRI launch ‘Clean Energy Incubator’ network

New program aims to assist clean-energy entrepreneurs.

US Department of Energy Department announces $59 Million investment in solar US Department of Energy Department announces $59 Million investment in solar

New funding to drive solar technology innovation and help communities boost deployment, DoE says.

Nominations now open for Intersolar 2015 Awards Nominations now open for Intersolar 2015 Awards

Annual awards program recognizes solar technology innovations.