More than 30 solar panels fitted at RSPB centre of Coll
Inverness firm Cairngorm Windows has finished installing 32 solar panels at wildlife retreat in the Inner Hebrides as part of a £20,000 contract.
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Solar energy on brownfield sites to bring commercial boost for Ireland
Solar energy development on brownfield sites in Ireland could reach as much as 3GW beacuse of increasing commercial advantages, according to reports.
Oriana Energy moves ahead with Puerto Rico solar plant, creates 1,000 construction jobs
Oriana Energy said it has commenced energisation of a 45MW solar power plant in Puerto Rico.
Opinion: How a diamond-like material could help solar shine
While the word diamond usually conjures up thoughts of expensive rings and show-stopping necklaces, we at GE have other ideas. Deep inside GE’s Global Research Center, our scientists have been developing a revolutionary new material, which we anticipate will have extraordinary benefits for the solar industry.
MPs claim possible big hike in commercial rooftop solar installation rates
The Government’s stance on renewable energy has again come under fire as MPs protest about a potential hike in business rates.
SolarCity raises $305million to fund projects
SolarCity has raised $305million to to fund its projects.
US solar surged 43% in second quarter led by utility projects
U.S. solar installations surged 43 percent in the second quarter largely because of a wave of utility-scale projects going into service to take advantage of a tax credit that was due to expire.
ReNew News: Interactive tool can guess energy potential from solar and wind at any location
Researchers have created an interactive tool which can estimate the amount of energy which could be generated by wind or solar farms at any location.
Sungrow unveils solar technology innovation
Sungrow has revealed its latest technology after unveiling the world's first 1500V string inverter.
Silicor sees cost advantage in $1bn Icelandic solar plant
Silicor Materials Inc. expects to complete financing in the next two months for a $1 billion plant it says will produce solar-grade silicon for at least 40 percent less than existing facilities.
No rooftop, no problem as solar gardens pop up in US communities
It’s like rooftop solar, without the rooftops.
Solar industry jobs fall by third over last year
The number of jobs in the solar industry has fallen by a third in the last year as installation rates plummeted, analysis suggests.
India seeks bids for 300 megawatt of solar projects with storage
India has invited its first-ever bids for solar energy projects that include storage as a requirement as part of a trial program aimed at making the renewable resource a more reliable source of power.
Solar-powered plane leaves Spain for Egypt on penultimate leg of global trip
An experimental solar-powered plane has left Spain for Egypt on the penultimate leg of its globe-circling voyage.
Cost of renewables set to plummet in next 10 years
The cost of renewables technology is set to keep falling into the next decade, boosting the economic case for clean energy, according to an industry group.
Solar power energy electricity target met last month, WWF Scotland says
Scottish homes with solar panels would have received enough energy from the sun to meet their entire electricity consumption last month, according to environmentalists.
Investec arranges refinancing of 40MW Canadian Solar UK portfolio
Investec Bank said has arranged a long term financing of a portfolio of four UK projects totalling 40MW owned by Canadian Solar.
Mytrah exceeds wind capacity target
India's renewable power producer Mytrah Energy exceeded its expected target for wind power generation in the 2016 season.
Renew News: Leni Gas and UK firm to lead renewables effort in Cuba
Leni Gas Cuba has struck a deal with UK solar power and storage specialists CFS (Commercial Funded Solar) to assess the potential for installation and operating renewable energy and hybrid power solutions in Cuba.
Renew News: Solar Kingdom completes largest ever roof integrated system
Solar Kingdom has completed its largest ever roof integrated system.
Solar plant sets record for round the clock power supply
A South African solar power plant has set a new African record for the continuous, round the clock supply of electricity.
SunEdison seeks financing as bankruptcy looms
Solar energy company SunEdison said it hopes to secure financing by pledging assets ahead of expected bankruptcy proceedings.
Vivint Solar sees growth returning after `disruption’ from SunEdison
Vivint Solar was supposed to be part of SunEdison by now. Instead, the residential solar installer is seeking to accelerate construction and financing efforts that flagged during the failed $1.9billion takeover bid.
Mytrah gets $175million to further its renewables push
Mytrah Energy has secured a new $175million loan facility that will help push its generation capacity to more than 1,000MW within 12 months.
NextEnergy snaps up UK solar plants for £98million
NextEnergy Solar Fund has bought five solar plants for £98million.