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The Gulf countries in the Middle East could reduce their water extraction by 16% and create 200,000 jobs if they meet their 2030 renewable energy targets, according to a new study by IRENA.

Corporations and utilities are already interested in energy storage but must collaborate to advance deployment and lower costs, avoiding some of the past mistakes of the PV industry, according to the heads of one California-based industry group.

PV power plant meteorology instruments firm Kipp & Zonen has appointed Xander van Mechelen as its new chief commercial officer.

Struggling PV manufacturer China Sunergy (CSUN) has confirmed the resignation of two of its independent directors.

Major photovoltaics energy provider (PVEP) SunPower has created a new executive position with the appointment of renewables energy veteran Eduardo Medina as its executive vice president of power plants.

Silicon Module Super League (SMSL) member JinkoSolar has announced the resignation of its chief strategy officer, Arturo Herrero.

Integrated PV module manufacturer Trina Solar will divide its downstream project development business to two separate entities.

SolarCity’s chief operating officer Tanguy Serra has been promoted to the newly created role of president, while the company’s chief financial officer Brad Buss has announced his retirement.

‘Silicon Module Super League’ member JinkoSolar has appointed Gener Miao as its vice president global sales and marketing, a position and role not used by the company in recent years.

Major renewable energy provide SunEdison has reshuffled its executive team and roles with Carlos Domenech, president and CEO of its US-centric yieldco, TerraForm Power leaving the company, with immediate effect.