Solar-Fabrik warns of junction box failure
The German solar tech group has said it will publish a product warning in the coming days regarding junction boxes on some of its modules, which may be defect and possibly lead to fire.
Plans for 750 MW gas-PV New Mexico plant revealed
Western Energy Partners has unveiled plans to build a 750 MW gas-PV power plant in New Mexico. The power plant will replace aged coal generators, in a part of the state that has highly degraded water and air quality due to fossil fuel operations.
Risen Energy raises $403 million for PV projects
The Chinese solar company plans to invest in 279 MW of PV projects in China and Mexico as well as 100 MW of domestic distributed generation installations.
Abdul Latif Jameel completes FRV acquisition
Dubai and Saudi Arabia-based Abdul Latif Jameel Energy has acquired Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), including its global 3.8 GW pipeline of PV projects. The two companies had previously collaborated on a JV to develop solar projects in the MENAT region.
President Obama unveils 75,000 solar job initiative
Over the Easter break U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled a plan to train 75,000 solar workers by 2020. The Solar Ready Vets program was launched at 10 military bases on Friday.
Canadian Solar completes sale of 10 MW Ontario array
Chinese solar manufacturer and developer Canadian Solar has completed its its third solar project sale to Renewable Energy Trust Ontario Holdings (RET Capital). This most recent sale was of the 10 MW AC CityLights project, located in Chesterville, Ontario.
Philadelphia Solar closes finance for first-round Jordanian FIT project
Jordan’s Philadelphia Solar has closed financing on a 10 MW PV power plant under round one of the country’s FIT scheme. The company says it is the first project to do so under the FIT scheme.
NEXTracker completes 69.5 MW Chile installation for SunEdison
Tracker specialists finalize commissioning for the Javiera Solar project in Chile using state-of-the-art single axis PV trackers to take advantage of the region’s excellent solar insolation.
Vivint Solar to partner on Obama solar jobs initiative
The residential solar installer will act as recruiting partner on the Solar Ready Vets program, which aims to train 75,000 former U.S. military personnel in the solar industry by 2020.
Solar for Gaza
A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) initiative is helping to bring solar power to electricity starved schools, hospitals and water facilities in Palestine’s Gaza Strip.
