Originally published on SolarLove.org. Representing an unprecedented milestone in Egypt’s strategic plan to develop a sustainable renewable energy industry, SkyPower Global and International Gulf Development (IGD) have signed a historic agreement with the Government of Egypt. The deal for the development of 3,000 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) … [continued]
Originally published on SolarLove.org. In a welcome bid to promote solar energy use in Egypt’s industrial sector, the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has initiated a project to boost local solar manufacturing capacity in Egypt. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the UN-backed project will support the local manufacturing … [continued]
Originally published on InspiredEconomist.com. Capturing the headlines of the solar industry in the last several weeks, Egypt is attracting the attention of major international solar developers and investors. Following the recent Economic Development Conference held in March, many headlines have further underscored the reality of Egypt’s economic renaissance. Coupling this … [continued]
Originally published on SolarLove. Offering an alternative to solar leasing programs, the Photovoltaic Division of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., has introduced a new consumer finance program. The new finance program for solar PV system ownership is being offered to qualified homeowners through Mitsubishi’s authorized solar contractors. Gina Heng, vice president and … [continued]
Originally published on Planetsave.com. With a proposed award from the California Energy Commission, Robert Bosch LLC plans to demonstrate the effectiveness of its renewable-based microgrid platform. The project aims to highlight the benefits and viability of a commercial-scale direct-current (DC) building grid, in comparison with conventional alternating-current (AC) grids. The … [continued]
Originally published on SolarLove.org. The future in which power company customers transitioning to solar electricity generation can choose to either maintain grid connection or cost-effectively generate off-grid has arrived. The implications of this reality, however, are only just beginning to dawn. Rising on the horizon of a new solar energy … [continued]
Originally published on Planetsave. With ample natural resources to supply the renewable energy market, Egypt is finally finding its way to a cleantech future. Plagued with chronic shortages in electricity supply, a new, ambitious wind and solar procurement schedule is propelling the country forward. Released recently by Apricum–The Cleantech Advisory, … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. Secure, clean, and affordable energy is driving the US economy toward a more prosperous future. Solar and wind power generation are making significant contributions to this rising prosperity. And in Texas, where everything is bigger, this is true in a very big way. Solar and … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. Announcing plans to launch its first global yieldco investment structure, Canadian Solar anticipates the IPO may be available on a US Stock Exchange as early as the fourth quarter of 2015. Dr Shawn Qu, chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar, spoke recently about the new … [continued]
