SEIA Solar Newsletter | July 21, 2015
Every week, The SEIA Solar Update includes top news stories covering the solar industry, major upcoming events, policy updates, and much more. This newsletter is open to SEIA Members and to the general public.
SunEdison Plans to Buy Vivint Solar for $2.2 Billion
With yet another multi-billion-dollar acquisition in the works, SunEdison isn't just strengthening its position as one of the world's top renewable energy developers -- it is on a mission to become one of the largest energy companies in any sector.
SunPower Solar Science Academy Brings STEM Curriculum to a Diversity of Students Across California
Approximately 300 students from 17 California school districts are participating in this summer's SunPower Solar Science Academy, a work-based learning program provided by SunPower.
Yingli Solar Introduces New 1500V Utility-Scale Solar Panel
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited ("Yingli" or "Yingli Solar"), one of the world's leading solar panel manufacturers, today announced that it is one of the first PV manufacturers to develop a framed utility-scale solar panel designed for a maximum system voltage of 1500 Volts (V).
Sonnenbatterie Offers Products in the United States
For the first time in the US, Sonnenbatterie is taking orders for residential and commercial smart energy storage products for distribution through certified channel partners, Sonnenbatterie Centers.
sPower Breaks Ground On 45 MW Sandstone Solar Project In Arizona
Salt Lake City-headquartered sPower says construction has begun on its 45 MW Sandstone Solar project in Florence, Arizona.
Clean Power Finance Merges With Kilowatt Financial
Two solar financing startups backed by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers - Kilowatt Financial and Clean Power Finance - said on Wednesday they will combine to create a larger company that will offer loans, leases and other products to help U.S. consumers go solar.
Conergy Moves to Miami
The current state of solar in Florida can generously be described as contentious. Nevertheless, Conergy has decided it is the best time to move its North American headquarters from Denver to Miami.
SEIA Solar Newsletter | July 14, 2015
Every week, The SEIA Solar Update includes top news stories covering the solar industry, major upcoming events, policy updates, and much more. This newsletter is open to SEIA Members and to the general public.
CPS Energy Announces First Community Solar Project With Clean Energy Collective
CPS Energy in San Antonio, Texas, said it has chosen Clean Energy Collective as its vendor for the utility’s first community solar project, according to a July 9 news release.