India: First solar-powered airport in Cochin
According to local media, Cochin International Airport in the state of Kerela is the first airport that will be exclusively powered by PV. The new 12 MW solar project will be officially inaugurated today by Kerela’s Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
Google launches new mapping and analysis tool for potential solar customers
The tech giant’s latest foray into renewable energy involves aggregating information for customers looking to set up a new pv system, complete with shading analysis, financials and information on local installers.
BKW acquires Solare Datensysteme
Energy and infrastructure developer, BKW has strengthened its position in the PV business with the acquisition of Solare Datensysteme, which specializes in PV installation monitoring solutions.
Egypt launches 200 MW solar PV tender
Announcement forms part of a 500 MW renewable energy push by the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), with 250 MW of wind and 50 MW of CSP also confirmed.
Zambia turns to solar amidst power shortage
Zambia is aiming to feed 1,200 MW of solar power into the national grid by August 2016. The country is currently amidst an acute power deficit and PV is now being seen as the new source.
Euro-dollar woes hit Etrion
Weakness of the euro has hit Swiss developer’s bottom line. Etrion is looking to Japan, rather than Chile to turn around net losses.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
Aachen and Kostanz once again take a pivotal role in world history, the Chinese make David Cameron’s job that bit easier and Hawaii and Scotland feature in the same story – you’ll only find that in pv magazine.
SunEdison, Dominion partner on $650 million Four Brothers solar project
SunEdison Inc. and energy producer and transporter, Dominion have formed a joint venture on the 320 MW(ac) Four Brothers solar PV project in Utah. Under the terms, Dominion will invest around US$500 million, and SunEdison, $150 million.
SolarEdge records record revenue
Israeli company SolarEdge has registered a record revenue for the fiscal quarter 4Q2015. Increased manufacturing capacity and continued active cost reduction measures have brought gross margins to a quarterly and annual high.
Australian commercial market hits new high
The commercial rooftop PV market in Australia has recorded its strongest month of installations in July, with the result bolstering solar installations for month. Almost 17 MW of commercial PV was installed for the month, bringing the annual total to close to 77 MW.
