Chile approves 698MW solar power project

Chile’s Environmental Assessment Service (Servicio de Evaluación Ambiental, SEIA) has approved a 698MW solar power development.

Sunrun enlists SolarBuyer in PV quality assurance drive

Major US residential solar lease provider Sunrun has partnered with due diligence company SolarBuyer on a quality assurance programme for its PV systems.

Australian Solar Council launches energy storage counterpart

The Australian Energy Storage Council, a new industry representative body, has been launched for energy storage in Australia, backed and co-founded by the Australian Solar Council.

Neo Solar Power’s August sales slump further

The largest merchant solar cell producer, Neo Solar Power Corporation (NSP) experienced its third consecutive decline in monthly sales due to the impact of the US anti-dumping case.

Bloomberg: Goldman Sachs finance for Japan PV cheaper than bank loans

Long-term financing options for solar power projects in Japan are now being offered by US investment banking firm Goldman Sachs more cheaply than comparable bank loans, according to Bloomberg.

SolarCity changes terms of Silevo deal

The largest US solar installer, SolarCity has revised certain terms related to the purchase of PV manufacturer, Silevo.

Accelerating photovoltaic R&D via joint collaboration

To sustain growth, the solar cell industry must constantly find better and cheaper technologies. Imec’s Philip Pieters explains how in the quest to innovate manufacturers can benefit from working together.

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