Algonquin completes solar, wind projects in California, Canada
The North American utility is expanding its renewable energy portfolio in Canada and the United States.
SunEdison to supply Macalester College 100% PV
Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is going to purchase sufficient solar power from SunEdison to offset 100% of its electricity consumption. A 25-year PPA has been signed saving the college “million of dollars.” The solar arrays will begin commercial operation in 2016.
Apple, SunPower partner to provide solar power to China's Aba region
The companies will provide dual-use renewable energy projects that protect the land while providing up to 80 million kilowatt-hours of energy annually.
Conergy closes 28 MW solar portfolio in North Carolina
Financing for five large-scale projects valued at $60 million has now closed, with Conergy acting as EPC to bring the plants online before the end of the year.
Italy links to Malta
Italy has linked to Malta via a new electricity interconnector inaugurated last week. The new 120 kilometer-long subsea line offers Malta an opportunity to boost its renewable energy and marks Europe’s latest step in fortifying the bloc’s Energy Union.
Enphase clears Hawaiian Electric's solar interconnection backlog
The U.S. microinverter specialist meets its goal to clear 90% of the backlog on Oahu, increasing the company’s portfolio on the island to 20 MW of solar interconnections.
New 70 MW module fab planned for Europe
Dutch solar developer Orange Solar Power has announced that it is to develop a production facility in West-Brabant, the Netherlands, with phase one to be realized by Q3 2015.
NREL calls for international quality standards in PV module manufacturing
The leading renewable energy laboratory is spearheading the International PV Module Quality Assurance Task Force to establish guidelines dealing with a number of issues, including adequate durability for specific climate zones and maintaining consistent manufacturing standards.
Solar streetlights combating crime in Zimbabwean city
The city council in Harare, the country’s capital, plans to install 4,000 solar-powered streetlights across the city in a bid to tackle a recent surge in street robberies.
Huawei supplies string inverters for 62 MW UK solar project
Collaboration with Greencells Group has seen the Chinese ICT giant complete five U.K. solar plants using the company’s Smart String PV string inverters.
