Suntech agrees 200 MW Indian supply deal with Adani
Collaboration follows last month’s 9.3 MW project, and will see the Chinese solar power company supply 200 MW of panels for a solar project in India’s Tamil Nadu state.
Greenskies finalizes finance for $165m US solar projects
The Connecticut-based solar integrator has closed a $165 million financial package with First Niagara Financial Group for the development of 127 solar projects in 12 U.S. states.
Interview: Germany's second PV tender round
Berlin lawyer, Margarete von Oppen has been closely involved with the first two pilot tenders for ground-mounted PV systems in Germany. For von Oppen, it is clear the pay-as-bid system is appropriate in the quest to promote sustainable PV projects. With regards to the now set uniform pricing method, there have been some project developers who have submitted unrealistically low prices, she says.
Official NYSE-delisting notice for Yingli
Yingli Green Energy has received an official notice from NYSE stating that the company was not in compliance with the stock exchange’s price criteria.
US Navy to sign its largest solar PPA at 150 MW-AC
Sempra’s Mesquite Solar 3 will provide a third of the power for 14 military bases in California. This is the largest renewable energy purchase by a division of the U.S. federal government to date.
Brazilian state signs contract for 50 MW of solar PV
The state of Pernambuco has signed its second solar PPA with developers, this time for a 50 MW PV project. The state has given Kroma Energia and Cone a year and a half to build the plant.
SunPower's Mexicali fab earns Landfill-Free verification
Recognition awarded for the U.S. solar company’s PV module production facility in Mexico, which demonstrates that 99% of waste generated is diverted from landfills.
Phoenix Solar to build 6 PV plants in Turkey
Phoenix Solar AG will build six solar PV plants in Turkey totaling 6.9 MWp. Construction is to begin immediately, with the plants scheduled to be operational by year end.
India: Neyveli Lignite to develop 600 MW of PV plants
Tamil Nadu-based lignite mining giant, Neyveli Lignite will be setting up 600 MW of PV plants as part of the move to increase its total power generation capacity.
Hareon Solar announces third Indian investment
Hareon Solar has unveiled new solar plans in India the third investment announcement since its foray into the budding solar market in July. Under the new partnership, the Chinese company will work with Nereus Capital and Treasury Group to invest in solar projects in the country.
