Conergy secures 200 MW solar project rights in UK, $60 million bank guarantee
Following the commencement of a 21 MW PV plant in England, Conergy has acquired a portfolio of rights to 166 MW of solar projects in the U.K., plus a bank guarantee facility worth $60 million.
IRENA involved in 6 MW Sierra Leone PV plant
The International Renewable Energy Agency has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development to oversee the West African nations first utility scale solar park.
Bangladesh receives $78 million from World Bank for solar home system project
Government signs financing deal to develop its Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development II project, which aims to install 480,000 solar home systems.
SunEdison acquires 50% of Silver Ridge Power in $179 million deal
The U.S. solar company has finalized the deal for the subsidiary of The AES Corporation, immediately adding 336 MW of PV capacity to its portfolio.
Solargiga building 40 MW solar park in Ghana
In partnership with the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority, China’s Solargiga has begun construction of a 40 MW, $117 million solar park.
French institute recognizes Hanwha Q CELLS' low carbon solar modules
Solstyce analyzed various data of Q CELLS’ cell and module production and found that the products consumed less than 400 kg of C02 per kWp, making them eligible for public tender in France.
Ten key questions on the future of the UK solar industry
Finlay Colville of NPD Solarbuzz talks candidly to pv magazine about the future of the UK’s solar PV industry.
REC partners with roofing specialists Sika and Centroplan
By cooperating with specialists rooftop solar installations, REC says it can offer customers certainty as well as a 20-year guarantee and long-term peace of mind.
Gestamp Solar to build its first utility scale PV project in Japan
The Madrid-based solar developer will construct a 31.6 MW PV plant in the town of Daigo, having agreed funding with Deutsche Bank.
UK: PV popular 'north of the border'
In the U.K.’s booming solar market, land scarcity is causing developers to look further north for PV power plant sites. This includes notoriously overcast Scotland, where a recent survey has shown that solar remains popular with the public.
