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Turkey: construction to begin on first licensed PV projects
Turkish administrators have finally approved the construction of two photovoltaic power plants. The licenses have now been issued and work on the solar plants is set to begin. Contracts for a further 580 MW of photovoltaic capacity are still in limbo.
NREL partners with GE on microgrid development project
Collaboration includes involvement from the Electric Power Research Institute and focuses on $8 million program to leverage capabilities of energy systems integration facilities.
Huawei enjoys greatest 12-month gain in global inverter market
The Chinese telecommunications company corners an extra 2% of the global market as leading pure-play suppliers see their grip loosened, finds IHS.
Acciona switches on 94 MW South Africa PV plant
The solar plant becomes the single-largest in the Spanish companys portfolio and has been made possible by South Africas REIPPPP.
SolarCity and BofA announce $400m solar finance program
The leasing giants will partner with Bank of America Merrill Lynch to finance the expansion of the American residential solar sector.
Private investment potentially plugging offgrid gap
A host of factors including wide usage of mobile phones, a rise in the price of kerosene, falls in the cost of LED lights, and the growing popularity of mobile payment methods are pushing investment into off-grid solar, according to reporting by Greentech Media.
Pakistan waives solar panel import taxes
As part of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s renewable energy push, Pakistan is to scrap the 5% customs duty on imported solar panels.
New strategies and portability may help PV-for-mining solutions cross financing hurdle
Hybrid plants for the mining industry suffer from a ‘bottleneck’ in funding, although new solutions are being implemented to promote renewable energy in the industry, according to a report from ThEnergy Renewables & Mining.
Multi-GW PV plans shape India's bold solar strategy
Large, multi-GW projects from some of India’s leading energy companies have been announced this week as the country reignites its passion for PV.
