Update: Jordan’s unveils successful bids under second tender
The successful bidders under Jordans second 200 MW PV tender round have been announced. Two from Saudi Arabia have generated hopes for a spillover of the uplifting solar mood to the nearby Arab state.
Canadian Solar secures US$44 million loan for Ontario PV plant
Canadian Solar Inc. has secured a US$44 million non-recourse construction loan facility for its 10 MW utility-scale PV plant, located in Ontario.
US: SEIA forecasts 25-50% solar market growth in 2016
SEIA forecasts 25-50% market growth in all U.S. solar sectors by 2016. Analyzing the industry from 2004 to 2014, the association finds “huge” growth rates in the employment and investment sectors, in addition to solar deployment. It forecasts 40 GW of cumulative capacity by the end of 2016.
Georgia Power begins work on 90 MW PV projects
Georgia Power has announced the start of construction work on three 30 MW PV projects at army bases throughout Georgia. They are scheduled for grid connection by the end of 2016.
InnoSun, Delta Electronics partner on major PV project in Namibia
The French PV developer is using TSMC CIGS thin-film modules and Delta string inverters for the project, one of the first largest PV projects in the African country. Delta and InnSun plan to continue their collaboration on more larges-scale projects in Africa.
Turkey: JinkoSolar to supply 50 MW of PV panels to Tegnatia
A joint venture between Turkey’s T Dinamik and Egnatia Group in Greece, Tegnatia has become a leading solar EPC service provider in Europe.
Solar to play key role in Ghana's US$230 million renewable energy program
The Ghanaian Government is looking to strengthen its renewable energy industry. A total of US$230 million has been earmarked for the scale-up, which is expected to see solar PV play a significant role. Financing will come from a number of sources. The country’s investment climate has attracted criticism, however.
Jordan’s second PV tender leads to record low tariffs
Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has chosen the winners of its second tender round. Overall, four 50 MW PV plants have been selected at record low tariffs, serving to highlight increased efficiencies, falling equipment costs and grid parity advances in the PV industry.
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This week Russia unveiled plans to sell troubled PV projects in Crimea, China National Chemical Corp. finalized its acquisition of REC Solar and utility giant E.ON announced its partnership with Sungevity in Germany.
IHS: Chinese inverter prices declining as competition heats up
Inverter prices are falling in China amidst greater consolidation. Domestic manufacturers are also expanding oversees despite the continuing boom in the country.
