Recurrent Energy secures financing for 60 MW Californian PV project
Recurrent Energy has secured financing for a 60 MW solar PV project currently under construction in California. Commercial operation is scheduled for Q3 2016.
Germany: Renewables likely to cover 33% of 2015 gross power consumption
According to a new figures, renewable energy is set to cover around 33% of Germanys gross energy demands this year, or 193 billion kWh, up a fifth on 2014. PV and wind are the main contributors.
United PV acquires 100 MW PV plant in China
United Photovoltaics Group Limited has acquired a 100 MW solar PV project from Hubei Jingtai Photovoltaics Power Company Limited for around US$134 million. Following the acquisition, Hubei Jingtai became a fully-owned subsidiary of United PV.
From the Mag: A selection of stories from the November issue
Trackers, inverters and storage solutions: solar’s worth is measured in more than modules and cells, and this month’s issue tackles the key themes and trends shaping those industries that support solar PV.
NEXTracker hits 100 MW weekly shipments for advanced solar trackers
The California-based solar tracker specialist confirms that its advanced solar trackers are now being shipped in volumes in excess of 100 MW a week globally.
Germany: Just 127.5 MW of PV registered in September
Just 127.5 MW of solar PV were registered in Germany in September. Of this, just 45.13 MW were actually grid connected, with the remaining 82.37 MW comprised delayed registrations.
UK: Installation rush expected as subsidy cuts loom
Figures from Department of Energy and Climate Change reveal 59% increase in FIT-based installations from August to September, with trend expected to accelerate through to end of year.
Yingli unveils 20 MW Turkish PV pipeline
Yingli Green Energy Europe GmbH and Motif Proje ve Insaat Ltd. Sti have joined forces to develop 20 MW worth of solar PV projects in Turkey. Half is expected to come online by the end of 2016.
REC puts online Hawaii's largest solar plant
The 12 MW-AC solar project will meet 20% of the island’s demand during daytime hours, and incorporates a 6 MW battery storage system.
India to push for solar-rich country alliance at Paris climate talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attendance at the UN climate talks timed to coincide with proposal by the PM of an alliance between India and hundreds of other sun-rich nations around the globe.
