Sonnedix acquires 23.5 MW project portfolio in France
Solar IPP Sonnedix has acquired two solar PV projects totaling 23.5 MW in Istres and Saint Martin de Crau in southeastern France from EDF Energies Nouvelles.
Mexico, Chile and Brazil to lead PV in the region
According to the latest NPD Solarbuzz report “Emerging PV markets report: Latin America & Caribbean”, the demand for PV is set for high growth through 2017.
China Sunergy opens factory in Istanbul
China Sunergy Co. (CSUN) has opened a solar facility in Istanbul, Turkey with Turkish partner Seul Energy Investment Corp. The first 150MW solar module line will begin production this month.
LDK Solar announces arbitration ruling
LDK Solar has to pay JYT Corporation of Beijing (JYT) RMB294 million (approx. US$47 million) plus additional RMB3.4 million (approx. US$550,000) to cover arbitral fees.
Yingli Green Energy brings solar power into Tibet
Yingli Green Energy has partnered with Longyuan (Tibet) New Energy Company Limited to supply 22,209 off-grid PV systems to families in Tibet.
1.11 MW Nevada PV system unveiled
Nevada’s largest private school Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School is now home to a 1.11 MW PV array. More than 4,000 PV panels were delivered by SolarWorld.
India: Tamil Nadu opens tenders
The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) released tender documents this week. While a 1 MW minimum capacity has been set for projects, no upper limit has been identified.
JinkoSolar signs US$1 billion agreement with China Development Bank
JinkoSolar’s Swiss subsidiary JinkoSolar AG has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with the Guangdong Branch of China Development Bank (CDB).
Deger equips 2 MW plant in Kazakhstan
The solar plant in Kazakhstan will start operation this year. German company Deger has been selected to deliver the tracking solutions. Bisol Group is responsible for the planning, construction and installation of the national energy provider Samruk-Energo funded project.
Japan: Wirsol and Greenpower Capital form joint venture
Wirsol and Greenpower Capital have formed a joint venture to provide project finance, EPC and O&M to the Japanese solar market. The services are tailor-made to fit photovoltaic projects 10 MW and above.
