SunPower to Partner with Apple on Solar Projects in China
SunPower Corporation announced that it plans to partner with Apple to build two solar power projects totaling 40 megawatts (MW) in ABA Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefectures, Sichuan Province of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). When complete, the two projects will be co-owned by Sichuan Shengtian New Energy Development Co., Ltd., SunPower's project development joint venture, and Apple.
CQ Roll Call: Expiring Solar Tax Credit to Face a 'Slugfest' in Congress
The industry's lobbying arm, the Solar Energy Industries Association, is working overtime to keep the incentive — the investment tax credit, or ITC — on the books past 2016, when its current treatment ends.
NRG Sees Path to More California Solar Rooftops Starting on Lawn
NRG Energy, the largest U.S. independent power producer, wants to sell more rooftop solar systems by helping homeowners take better care of their lawns in drought-stricken California.
Arkansas utility pushes for state's biggest solar array
An Arkansas public utility is poised to offer its customers a choice of sun alongside its standard nuclear and hydro-powered fare, fattening the state's super-slim solar industry.Entergy Arkansas Inc., a subsidiary of Entergy Corp., yesterday announced a 20-year power purchase agreement with solar developer NextEra Energy Resources, which will supply the company's solar generation if a proposed 81-megawatt solar facility gets the green light from the state's Public Service Commission.
SEIA Solar Newsletter | April 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.
SolarCity Works With Google Nest to Spur Solar in Homes
SolarCity Corp. will join Google Inc. to install smart thermostats and monitoring software that increases energy efficiency in homes powered by solar panels.
Flextronics to Make SunEdison Solar Modules in Mexico
Building on a strong partnership of approximately five years, Flextronics (FLEX) announced that it has once again been selected to partner with SunEdison (SUNE) to manufacture its solar modules—this time, in Mexico. SunEdison is the world's largest renewable energy development company and these solar modules will be primarily used in the USA for residential, utility and commercial photovoltaic (PV) projects.
SunEdison And SunEdison Employees Win Three CanSIA Awards for Contributions to the Canadian Solar Industry
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world's largest renewable energy development company, today announced that it has won three awards at the Game Changer Awards Gala, hosted by the Canadian Solar Industry Association (CanSIA).
Canadian Solar Completes Sale Of The Third Utility Solar Power Plant To RET Capital
Canadian Solar Solutions Inc. has completed the sale of its 10 MW CityLights solar power plant to Renewable Energy Trust (RET) Ontario Holdings, a subsidiary of RET Capital.
SEIA Solar Newsletter | April 7, 2015
Every week, SEIA releases a newsletter called the Solar Update that 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.