Sol Systems COO & General Counsel Stephanie Smith Named C3E Award Finalist
The Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Initiative Ambassadors has named Sol Systems General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer, Stephanie Smith, as a finalist for its annual awards program for mid-career women’s leadership and achievement in clean energy.
Hanwha Q CELLS completes 13.3MW Portugal plant
Hanwha Q CELLS has completed its first project in Portugal as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor.The 13.3MW plant in Montijo also uses 51,000 of the company’s Q.PRO-G3 modules. The plant was connected to the grid in May 2014. "The PV system in Portugal proves Hanwha Q CELLS´ expertise as full-service-provider regarding the development and EPC of PV power plants," said Frank Danielzik, vice president development/sales and EPC, Hanwha Q CELLS.
SunPower Starts Solar Leasing Program for Homes in Australia
SunPower Corp. (SPWR), the second-largest U.S. solar manufacturer, began a solar leasing program in the Australian city of Melbourne targeting residential rooftops.SunPower will install solar panels for homeowners with no money down, the San Jose, California-based company said in a statement yesterday. Customers will receive power at a cost-competitive monthly rate for 25 years, the statement said.
Sol Systems Closes First Half of $100M Q3 Investment in North Carolina Solar
Three new North Carolina utility-scale solar farms have begun producing power, racking up another 18.2 MW, equal to taking about 2,400 passenger vehicles off the road for the year. A significant portion of the investment responsible for the projects was managed by Washington, D.C.–based solar investment and financing firm, Sol Systems.
Solar Panels Lower Electric Bills, Increase Home Value
Rooftop solar panels, also known as photovoltaic (PV) systems, are the most common solar technology used for homes. Today, almost 450,000 homes and businesses have solar power systems, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
China Requests Extension for US Trade Case Settlement
The Government of the People’s Republic of China (GOC) has this week requested its lawyers to issue a plea for more time in submitting a proposed suspension agreement in the ongoing solar trade dispute with the U.S.
SunEdison, Inc. Announces Appointment Of Clayton C. Daley, Jr. To The Company's Board Of Directors
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed former Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of The Procter & Gamble Company, Clayton C. Daley, Jr., as a new independent member of the Board and as a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Daley's term is effective as of August 1, 2014.
Edison to Buy 457 Megawatts of Solar From 8minutenergy
Edison International (EIX) utility Southern California Edison agreed to purchase 457 megawatts of capacity from three 8minutenergy Renewables LLC solar projects in Southern California.The company signed a 20-year contract for power from the 51-megawatt Borden Solar Farm in Madera County, Folsom, California-based 8minutenergy said in an emailed statement. It will also buy energy from two projects in the Imperial Valley, the 154-megawatt Mount Signal Solar II and the 252-megawatt Mount Signal Solar V. Terms weren’t disclosed.
Solaire, Boston Properties, HPP ‘Flip Switch’ On 840-kW Array
Boston Properties, Healthy Planet Partners (HPP) and Solaire Generation recently announced they are ‘Flipping the Switch’ on the 840-kW garage mounted solar canopy at Boston Properties’ Bay Colony. “We applaud Boston Properties’ taking advantage of significant space available on their parking lots and thinking beyond traditional rooftop and ground-mount solar installations,” says Laurence Mackler, Solaire Generation CEO.
Report, Initiatives Aim to Take Action on Climate Change
In the US, reactions to the news were mixed. Rhone Resch, president and CEO of SEIA, condemned the decision, saying the answer lies in a negotiated solution.