IRENA: more solar than wind added in 2016 in strongest ever year for renewables
2016 was the strongest year ever for global renewable additions, reveals the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), with the growth of solar particularly dominant.
Fonroche Solaire changes name to Reden Solar, announces plans to deploy more PV plants in France and Puerto Rico
The French solar developer, which is owned by France-based investment companies Infravia and Eurazeo, aims at installing over 80 MW of new PV plants annually over the next three years.
Tien Ching, UMILE to invest in 49 MW floating PV in Malaysia
The Taiwanese company has agreed to start a feasibility study next month on the possibility of developing the country’s first floating solar array, in cooperation with UMILE Ltd Liability Partnership.
Scatec Solar releases solid 2016 financial results
The Norwegian solar developer saw a significant increase in revenue in 2016. Project backlog also increased to 731 MW. Last year, Scatec secured 309 MW in new projects in Malaysia, Mozambique and Brazil.
Enel breaks ground on 754 MW solar park in Mexico
The huge solar project was selected in the energy auction held by the Mexican government in 2016. The plant will be located in the state of Coahuila and will be connected to the grid in the second half of 2018.
UK solar slashes grid power demand to record low
As the UK was bathed in spring sunshine over the last weekend, its patchwork of rooftop and ground-mounted solar panels set a new generation record.
India: Azure Power commissions 130 MW of solar in Karnataka
The Indian independent power producer takes a giant step in building up its presence in the Indian state of Karnataka with a 130 MW project.
India: Hindustan Cleanenergy commissions 50 MW solar plant in Punjab
Hindustan Power’s clean energy arm is growing its solar portfolio in the sunny state of Punjab with a 50 MW power plant.
Huadian Fuxin posts $293.6 million profit in 2016
The Chinese renewable-energy developer’s consolidated installed PV capacity rose to 977 MW in the year to the end of December, on 177.3 MW of annual capacity additions.
Sempra’s Ienova secures PPA for 110 MW of solar in Mexico
The Mexican gas and power provider has secured a 20-year PPA for a large-scale PV project in Mexico from local steelmaker Deacero. The $115 million plant will have a capacity of 110 MW.
