Indian state of West Bengal plans 250 MW mega PV plant
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy hopes to secure permission next week for the $365 million project, which will be located near the Purulia Pumping Storage Project.
Japan Solar Power Network to add 29 MW of rooftop solar
The Tokyo-based distributed power generation company has partnered with Beisia Corporation to fit 33 buildings with rooftop PV systems totaling 29 MW.
Conergy to build its second Philippines PV power plant
While it may be finding the going tough in established PV markets, Conergy continues to build on its strong reputation and track record in Southeast Asia. The latest announcement is that it is to build a 8 MW power plant in the Philippines, its second in the country.
Windiga Energy plans inaugural PV plant for Burkina Faso
The Canadian renewable energy company plans to construct a 20 MW solar plant in the African nation, having signed an investment support agreement with its government.
Canadian Solar agrees 140 MW EPC contract with Samsung
The deal represents the largest EPC agreement in Canada’s history, and will culminate in the creation of a 140 MW solar plant for the city of Kingston.
Niche PV markets to grow to 1.2 GW in a decade, says Lux Research
Led by steady growth in the building integrated photovoltaics sector, niche solar markets will prove a steady growth path for thin-film suppliers over the next ten years.
Anesco targets 30 MW PV development of UK brownfield site
The British energy company has identified a number of former coal mines in the north of England as prime locations for 30 MW of solar PV installations.
US: 2014 to be peak year for solar leasing model, says GTM Research
Having outpaced the overall U.S. PV market for the first time, growth in the residential solar sector is being spurred by the solar leasing model, with 2014 likely to be the pinnacle. Solar loans will drive direct ownership from 2015 onwards.
Texas Solar Power Association launched
Devised to help advance solar’s growing prominence in the oil-rich state, the Texas Solar Power Association will seek to promote state solar business interests.
Three Washington D.C. universities plan 52 MW PV project
Duke Energy Renewables will supply solar modules to George Washington University, American University and the George Washington University Hospital as part of the Capital Partners Solar Project.
