GCL New Energy, Singyes Solar announce far-reaching partnership
The companies will cooperate mainly on distributed generation projects next year with a combined target of at least 500 MW.
French nuclear giant Areva exits CSP
Majority state owned nuclear power plant developer Areva has announced plans to close its concentrated solar power (CSP) business.
World’s largest solar boat charts course for ancient Greece
Solar boat MS Turanor PlanetSolar has become a research vessel for archaeological expeditions in Greece. The catamaran completed a round-the-world trip in 2012 powered only by sun.
Australia: FRV's Moree financials show difficulties with large-scale sector
Spains Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has stepped up to close the financing of the 70 MW DC Moree Solar Farm. The project has had a long and mottled history, and will be funded only with a large grant from Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and loan from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).
First Solar to provide EPC for 52.5 MW Jordan solar plant
The U.S. thin film company has also finalized a long-term O&M contract for the Shams Ma’an Power Plant project.
TerniEnergia signs 148.5 MW PV deal in South Africa
The renewable energy company has agreed to develop two PV plants in South Africa as well as supply panels, inverters and O&M services.
India to explore PV potential of its desert regions
The government has commissioned a study under the National Solar Mission to identify lively renewable energy potential in the country’s vast desert areas.
US anti-dumping case threatens future of 3 GW of solar projects
More than 3 GW of solar PV projects in the U.S. that had lined up Chinese modules may have to find an alternative supplier or pay the higher tariff, says NPD Solarbuzz.
Brazilian bank aims to boost domestic solar manufacturing
A BNDES solar project funding scheme will have various levels of local content requirement. From 2020 onwards, bank-funded schemes must include Brazilian cells.
Swiss developer signs 6.27 GW deal with Hareon
ILB Helios plans 3.3 GW of projects in Turkey over the next three years. The deal, with the Chinese manufacturer, has a pipeline of projects including Jordan, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Iran and Iraq.
