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3 Top Legal Issues to Tackle on Solar Projects

By Derek McKinley, Chirag Sanghrajka | Latham & Watkins LLP

Schwarzenegger Tours Solar Panel Roof Of A Sam's Club

The Middle East and North Africa region is on the cusp of a new energy revolution. US$50 billion has been set aside for investment in solar power projects by 2020, as MENA governments seek to maximise the long term value of their hydrocarbon resources by utilising solar energy to meet growing domestic consumption. Whilst these ambitious targets present a significant opportunity for potential sponsors of solar power projects in the region, there are a number of key considerations which sponsors may wish to bear in mind in establishing a framework for their investments.

 /  Published December 11, 2014 at 4:30 PM

IEA: Renewables Growing But Not Fast Enough

By EEnergy Informer

Germany Debates Renewable Energy Investements

Despite impressive gains, policy uncertainties prevail  First, the good news: Global investments in new clean-energy capacity will total $1.61 trillion through 2020 according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest annual renewable report. The Paris-based agency predicts annual investment in wind, solar and biomass to average $230 billion. This will boost renewables’ contribution to about… Keep reading →

 /  Published September 26, 2014 at 3:00 PM

In OPT’s Wake, New US Wave Energy Players Grab Spotlight

By Pete Danko

Big Wave Surfers And Onlookers Flock To Oahu's North Shore For Large Swells

Thank your lucky stars, Australia. Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) left town before too much damage could be done. Meanwhile, a message to U.S. wave energy fans: Don’t lose faith. Oregon, which also suffered a big OPT disappointment, seems to be bouncing back just fine. First the Australia story: OPT last week pulled the plug on… Keep reading →

 /  Published July 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM

Grid Parity: A Foggy Signal for Solar Maturity

By Katherine Portilla

HUSUM 2012 Wind Energy Trade Fair

The concept of grid parity is the following:  the point at which the cost of producing electricity from an energy source is less than or equal to the price of purchasing power from the grid. In theory, when solar energy reaches grid parity it will be cost-competitive with conventional fuels, making it viable for widespread… Keep reading →

 /  Published February 10, 2014 at 3:00 PM

Analyst: Solar Will Close Gap With Gas By 2025

By Earth Techling

Aleo Produces Solar Panels

It’s just one energy sector watcher weighing in, but Lux Research does have pretty good credentials, so we’ll run with it, leading with their headline: “Solar to Become Competitive with Natural Gas by 2025.” So says the Boston-based consultancy in an eyebrow-raising analysis that adopts the view that, for now, cheap natural gas can be a… Keep reading →

 /  Published December 3, 2013 at 4:30 PM