SolarPower Europe leads cross-sector clarion call for more flexible power markets in EU
Industry associations including wind, solar, gas and storage sign declaration calling on EU to drive electricity market reforms this year that will deliver more flexible power markets and systems compatible with renewable energy and storage.
Welspun Energy and ABB report 700 MW of PV installed in India
ABB and Welspun Energy have together installed about 700 MW of solar PV projects in India.
Hawaiian Electric partners with Varentec to test island PV integration technology
The Hawaiian utility embarks on pilot project using Varentec’s grid optimizers and management systems to test ways to minimize voltage fluctuations on island grids with high solar penetration.
287 MW PV plant in California approved despite objections
Soda Mountain, a 287 MW solar facility in the Mojave Desert in Southern California, was approved by the Obama administration. Ecologists warn about the heavy impact on the local wildlife.
Brazil: Enel begins construction of 158 MW solar plant
The project in Bahia is the third over 100 MW to break ground in Brazil in the last six months. Investment in the project stands at around US$175 million.
UK: supporting renewables over controversial Hinkley nuclear plant could save billions, finds report
Study by thinktank the Intergenerational Foundation projects savings of GBP 40 billion over the next 35 years if money earmarked for Hinkley Point nuclear station was instead steered towards solar power.
First PV module manufacturing plant opened in Ghana
Strategic Power Solutions (SPS) developed the plant, which will be capable of producing 30MW of modules a year that will be aimed at the emerging West African market.
MENA region could save $750bn if renewable targets met, says IRENA chief
IRENA director general Adnan Amin believes the Middle East and North African power sectors could enjoy a net benefit of $750 billion if countries in the region are able to hit their 2030 renewable energy targets.
TerraForm Global is suing its parent company SunEdison over India Projects
In the lawsuit, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), TerraForm Global alleges that SunEdison misappropriated $231 million of the companys cash to avoid defaulting on a loan.
First Solar to supply 230 MW to Silicon Ranch projects
U.S. thin film manufacturer and project developer First Solar will provide 230 MW worth of modules to a subsidiary of project developer Silicon Ranch. The deal will see shipments commence in Q1 2017 and continue through to Q1 2018.
