Bill Gates has given financial backing to the development of a new energy storage system aimed at cutting the intermittency of renewable energy technologies such as solar.
Real Goods Solar chief executive this week admitted that 2012 should have been "a much better year" for the company given the remarkable growth of solar in the US.
The world's first solar-powered plane will begin its attempt at a coast to coast crossing of the United States in May powered by cells from SunPower, it was announced yesterday.
Struggling China-based PV manufacturer LDK Solar has sold shares to Hong Kong-based Fulai Investments for around 30% less than it charged only last month.
Professional business bank Bridge Bank Energy and Infrastructure Group (EIG) has announced the closure of a US$13 million financing deal for several solar installations in the US.
Spanish solar developer Solarpack has commenced construction on two PV plants with a combined capacity of 25MW for Chilean mining company Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi.
