REC Solar expands footprint in Hawaii to 27 MW
REC Solar has completed six new solar projects for Dole Plantation and W.M. Keck Observatory. In June, it began construction of a 14.53 MW project that is on track to be the largest PV system in Hawaii when completed.
Goldman Sachs facilitating low-interest solar bonds in Japan
With interest at the 1% level, bonds are proving cheaper than bank loans and fulfilling strong demand for long-term A-rated notes in the country.
Newly established Solara takes over CentroSolar's off-grid unit
A management buyout has led to the formation of the new company and its acquisition of insolvent CentroSolar’s Stand Alone System division.
Pico solar, solar home systems expected to reach $2.1 billion in annual revenue by 2024
PV consumer systems provide new alternatives to kerosene lighting in the developing world, reports Navigant Research.
Brighter skies leading to 5% PV yield increases
New research from Germanys Fraunhofer ISE has shown that brighter skies are leading to PV system output exceeding forecasts by 5%. Fraunhofer has adjusted its forecast models accordingly.
India reveals draft of new program to support 20 GW of large PV projects by 2020
As outlined in an initial draft, the ambitious program will work with state governments to set up a series of solar parks and mega-solar projects. Mercom Capital says that the announcement is good sign for solar policy under the Modi Administration, but questions remain.
Xcel Energy opens tender for 200 MW of projects in Texas
Through its Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), Xcel Energy has opened the tender for projects worth 200 MW of PV capacity in Texas. Projects are to be delivered by Dec 31, 2016.
sPower and Camborne team up on UK projects
U.S.-based sPower and the Britain’s Camborne have formed a strategic partnership to develop projects in the U.S. The firms have not said what their target in terms of MW is, but that they intend to deploy “significant capital.”
Build first, worry about quotas later, says China
In another push for DG, China’s National Energy Administration says small-scale generation pilot areas must be started by the end of the month to qualify for support. Manufacturer Renesola says a Q4 solar gold rush would drive up panel prices.
Printable solar cells close to commercialization
Australian research organization CSIRO says its solar cells, printable onto plastic, are nearing market. CSIRO says domestic solar dye cell manufacturer Dyesol is interested in commercializing the technology.
