Europe, the US and China are vying to be the most attractive destination for investment in sustainability
Charges against Indian tycoon follow a troubled government effort to boost renewable power
Shares in group tumble after prosecutors accuse tycoon and others of lying to investors to land lucrative contracts
Demand for residential batteries set to surge
Washington weighs more tariffs on imports after flood of Chinese panels drove global prices to record lows
Decision by Swiss company comes amid surge in cheaper imported Chinese panels
Industry rushes to switch to clean energy as cost of state power network becomes crippling
Energy company has sought tie-ups with the Indian group despite last year’s fraud allegations
Also in today’s newsletter, US nuclear energy sector primed for a political boost
America’s largest photovoltaics manufacturer must innovate if it is to compete with Asia as prices stay low
Global supply glut of panels is hurting producers but also helping installations
Prime minister says photovoltaics are threatening nation’s ‘food security’, but farmers disagree
Repurposing railways for solar energy transportation is one way to address the energy challenge
Move follows sweeping levies on Chinese goods in latest protectionist trade action ahead of November election
As the FT’s Aime Williams explains, this niche solution to global warming could come with significant risks
While the energy source is inherently variable, the reduction last year comes at a moment of flux for the country’s electricity generation
Government-commissioned analysis outlines threats such as a lack of crucial parts and shortage of key skills
Investigation uses new powers to protect European companies from state-backed foreign rivals
Weak stock performance shows pace of growth has been much too fast
UK’s largest battery storage fund says electricity system is not taking advantage of crucial technology that can cut emissions
Brussels says subsidies distort European market in ‘strategically important’ sector
Europeans find alternative location for cheap green technology with cost of rooftop installation so high
Longi founder Li Zhenguo is laying off thousands of staff in an industry grappling with oversupply
Raylyst Solar is Europe’s fastest-growing company after bet on Chinese renewable energy tech
Domestic industry wants stronger tariffs as subsidies have not done enough to ward off Chinese competition
