Here are some more interesting stories on clean electricity options. Enjoy! But note that several of these, published yesterday, may have been relevant only on April 1, if you know what I mean. Solar Community Solar For Low-Income Families Going Solar Is Easy. Getting Connected Is Hard Solar Finance Now Offered … [continued]
The prominent solar power company Canadian Solar will be acquiring the North American solar energy developer Recurrent Energy from Sharp Corporation for ~$265 million, according to recent reports. A definitive agreement for the acquisition has already been entered. Once completed, Canadian Solar’s total solar energy project pipeline will surge by 4.0–8.5 … [continued]
What a year this has turned out to be. To be honest, everyone expected solar to grow at a “good” pace. But the sector has outdone most expectations — taking the fight to the fossil camp at every possible chance. Here’s a quick recap before we delve into the big news. The … [continued]
Solar energy enthusiasts, here’s another solar energy news roundup. Enjoy! Solar panel prices have dropped 80% since 2008, and wind power prices are down too. (Planetsave) Recurrent Energy, a US-based subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, is reportedly up for sale. Notably, Recurrent Energy promised an astonishing 5¢/kWh solar electricity supply to Austin Energy in May, … [continued]
It was announced in March that Austin Energy would likely be buying electricity from a SunEdison solar power plant for less than 5¢/kWh under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA). If you’re not familiar with electricity prices, that’s really low. The final deal was just completed last week but with an unanticipated … [continued]
Originally published on PV Solar Report. By Rosana Francescato Image Credit: Mosaic California’s SB 43 promises to bring solar and other renewables within reach of those who don’t currently have access. Will the legislation achieve that lofty goal? When it comes to solar power, how do we ensure participation and … [continued]
2013 saw less venture capital (VC) funding raised for solar startups than 2012. The 2013 total was $600 million across 97 deals, whereas the 2012 total was $992 million across 106 deals. While solar power is skyrocketing, VC funding has ironically fallen. However, a handful of top solar startups have … [continued]
Internet superstar Google are teaming up with global investment firm KKR to invest in six utility-scale solar facilities located throughout California and Arizona, in what will be the company’s 14th renewable energy investment. Announced on Thursday, Google and KKR — along with the solar developer, Recurrent Energy — the projects … [continued]
Solar power and energy storage are a couple made in heaven, like CleanTechnica and you. With both growing fast (solar & energy storage), two of the trade associations of each have partnered up. Here’s the announcement released today from the US Solar Energy Industries Association: WASHINGTON, DC – The Solar … [continued]
Reposted from Solar Love: In an on-air Google Hangout today, Recurrent Energy CEO and Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) Chairman Arno Harris noted that more solar power capacity is projected to be installed in 2013 than from any electricity source other than natural gas. And, by 2016, solar energy may actually … [continued]
