US banks $145m on developing cheaper, better solar energy
The US Department of Energy (DOE) will send more than $145 million to dozens of projects across the country focused
solar energy
Plans for largest solar plant switch from CSP to photovoltaics
What was planned as the world’s largest solar energy facility will now rely on photovoltaics rather than concentrating solar
PG&E to buy 150 MW of power from Copper Mountain Solar
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has inked a 25-year deal to buy 150 megawatts (MW) of renewable
Air Force housing in Hawaii goes solar
Construction has started on what’s expected to be one of the largest solar installations in Hawaii, as well as
Munich Re, KKR grab 49% stake in EU's largest PV generator
Insurance group Munich Re and investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) have acquired a 49-percent equity stake in
Solar carport brings Munich Re closer to carbon neutrality
A 2.5-megawatt solar carport is the latest advance in reinsurance giant Munich Re’s quest to make its worldwide
GE, Gehrlicher team up for global solar projects
GE and Germany’s Gehrlicher Solar plan to build a series of solar power plants around the world. The two
$280m fund for home-based solar the largest yet
Google and SolarCity have launched a $280 million fund to help bring solar power to residential customers. It’s Google’
For solar energy, smaller is better, UK officials decide
Large-scale solar energy projects are all well and good, but they shouldn’t be underwritten at the expense of households
Marines go solar in Afghanistan
As part of their strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, the US Marines are turning to solar power to
Giant solar ambitions in the Middle East
A solar power plant in the Middle East is proving that large-scale sun energy is a viable option in the
Solar energy aims for the 'impossible'
If you think about it, it’s crazy for us not to try and find every way possible of harnessing