SPI signs joint venture for 50 MW of floating PV projects
The Chinese PV developer will partner with Aqua Clean Energy on the co-development of floating PV projects in four U.S. states as well as Mexico.
Ideal Power and LG Chem collaborate on storage and conversion deal
A multi-year alliance agreement will see LG Chem roll out its commercial and microgrid storage systems in collaboration with Ideal Power’s power conversion technology.
Egypt signs 3 GW solar deal with SkyPower, IGD
The project comes on the heels of the Egyptian government’s announcement to build a new capital city for $45 billion. The Canadian solar giant describes the $5 billion investment for 3,000 MW of utility-scale solar PV projects as a “landmark agreement.”
China boosts 2015 solar target by 20%
China’s National Energy Administration has announced that it will boost its 2015 solar target to 17.8 GW. The NEA has cited the need to, “stabilize and expand the solar application market,” as the reason for the move.
Brazil sets second solar auction in 2015
The South American nation is ramping up solar development with another solar auction scheduled for November.
REC partners with PacificLight to deliver Singapore solar program
Module manufacturer REC will partner with Singaporean utility PacificLight Energy (PLE) to deliver commercial PV systems. The program is called “PLEdge to RECharge Green Energy Program.”
SunEdison provides Georgetown with 150 MW of PV
Georgetown Utility Systems is continuing down its path to provide 100% renewable energy for its customers through signing a deal to see a 150 MW PV power plant developed. SunEdison will realize the project with it likely to be sold to its yieldco TerraForm power on completion.
RWE buys stake in Conergy
The German utility giant has acquired a minority stake in Conergy. The leading downstream solar company expects to expand operations this year in Latin America, Japan, Philippines and Africa, CEO Andrew de Pass tells pv magazine.
Wirsol Energy plugs 29 MW solar farm into UK grid
Connection of the Elms Farm solar park made in time to qualify for 1.4 ROC. Plant sold to Bluefield Solar Income Fund as part of company’s growing PV portfolio.
Brazilian solar auction set for August
The second national solar auction in Brazil will award 20-year contracts to winning projects, which are to begin operations in 2017.
