GE to invest in 42 MW Japanese solar farm
Industrial giant agrees to back the solar plant in Futtsu City, Japan, as the conglomerate builds on its commitment to invest in $1bn in renewable energy projects annually.
China could hit 20 GW of new solar this year, says Deutsche Bank
Analysts believe the country has the potential to exceed 20 GW of solar installations this year following a better-than-expected first quarter and improved policy outlook.
NEXTracker agrees 105 MW supply deal with groSolar
Tracking specialist signs three-year deal to deliver its single axis trackers to groSolar’s distributed generation solar projects across the U.S.
sPower secures $168m debt finance for 144 MW US solar projects
The sustainable energy producer announces placement of $168.5 million in loans, approved by three investment banks, to back leverage investment for 25 solar assets.
Obama-backed report calling for US grid upgrade receives solar industry approval
The Solar Energy Industries Association agrees with the findings of the first-ever Quadrennial Energy Review, which suggests U.S. electric grid requires significant change to accommodate new energy landscape.
SolarCity rolls out $1bn commercial solar rooftop fund
Expansion of SolarCity’s commercial ambitions aided by investment from Credit Suisse that will finance the installation of 300 MW of commercial solar rooftops.
Solarcentury launches new BIPV solar roof system
The Sunstation is the result of 10 years of BIPV experience and input from a plethora of installers, engineers and architects, says Solarcentury.
Kyocera brings Japanese floating PV stations online
The Japanese electronics company has completed and connected its two floating mega PV plants in Hyogo prefecture, Japan, sized 1.7 MW and 1.2 MW respectively.
Update: SPI buys stake in ZBB ahead of storage deal
As part of a supply agreement valued at between $80 million and $120 million, SPI will integrate ZBB Energy’s advanced energy storage systems in its PV solutions for solar markets around the globe. The Chinese solar developer will also invest $33.4 million in the U.S. company and could end up with a 54% stake in the company.
From the Mag: A selection of stories from the April issue
April’s issue explores in-depth the solar manufacturing markets of Latin America, takes Turkey to task over its bureaucracy and red tape, and examines the organic PV opportunities being created by the Rotrot project.
