Juwi expands in MEA region, taps new leadership
The German company’s Dubai-based subsidiary is building a major solar project in Jordan and working on a wind-solar plant in Bahrain and recently appointed new execs to helm the division, which is focusing on the Middle East and Africa.
China Cinda may join Yingli's debt restructuring
The state-owned asset management company could help Yingli sell off assets.
SoloPower Systems completes first commercial-scale deployment in South Africa
The factory rooftop project used the Oregon company’s CIGS thin-film solar technology in the installation, which required no power tools, racking or special handling. The ultra-light weight photovoltaic modules are up to 85% lighter than traditional PV panels.
Solarcentury builds first solar farm in Germany
The leading U.K. solar company partnered with local firm Sybac Solar on the project, made possible by Germany’s new auction tariff for ground-mounted installations. The company said its strong EPC expertise underpins its international growth.
GSA taps Solaria for Green Proving Ground program
The PV module technologies provider will participate in the U.S. government program, which evaluates innovative sustainable building technologies.
Oaktree acquires Solarrus
The investment is set to bolster the leading U.S. O&M services group and provides Oaktree with a foothold in “a nascent industry with enormous growth potential.” Solarrus has also appointed a new chief executive.
German-made PV modules lead among local installers
German-made PV modules make up the four top leading brands among German PV installers, according to the latest European PV InstallerMonitor. Direct procurement from manufacturers, however, is on the decline.
Powerhive raises $20 million for off-grid development in emerging markets
The investment allows Powerhive to expand its renewable microgrid development using its propriety technology and supply affordable and reliable electricity to off-grid communities in emerging markets.
Huawei teams with CGN, CMNE on 2 GW PV project in Europe
Huawei is partnering with two state-owned Chinese companies on an ambitious but scarcely detailed PV project in Europe that looks likely to employ the company’s FusionSolar smart PV solution.
JinkoSolar signs 1 GW supply agreement with sPower
As part of its largest contract to date in the United States, JinkoSolar will supply more than 3 million solar PV modules to sPower for use in various projects that are to be built before the end of 2016.
