Belief that a major contribution from solar to energy needs in the US is no longer a distant prospect appears to be hardening among Americans, according to a poll.
One of the founders of PV inverter maker SMA Solar Technology, Günther Cramer, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 62 after a “long, difficult illness,” the company has announced.
Internet giant Google has been confirmed as one of two investors in a 104MW PV power plant being developed and built by Norwegian firm Scatec Solar in Utah.
Taiwan-based Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS), a major wafer producer, is selling its complete shareholding in former subsidiary, GlobalWafers Co, for around US$131 million.
California governor, Jerry Brown, has made an ambitious pledge for the state to be 50% powered by renewable energy within 15 years, in a speech given on Monday as he was sworn into office for a record fourth term.
Renewable energy company First Wind announced that the Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved sale agreements with five proposed First Wind PV projects and the Idaho Power Company.
