Jinko bags 187 MW module order from Japan
The panels will be used by a unit of Quantum Group for three large-scale PV projects in the Japanese prefectures of Ibaraki, Gunma and Mie.
U.S. utility-scale solar falls below US$1 per watt (w/ charts)
A Q1 report by GTM Research and SEIA found PV system price declines across all sectors, following collapses in component pricing. Fixed-tilt utility-scale systems broke the US$1 per watt barrier for the first time during the quarter.
PV accounts for 12.3% of net generation in Germany in May
According to analysis from Fraunhofer ISE, PV was almost on par with nuclear power in Germany in the previous month. PV systems installed in Germany generated the record volume of 5.57 terawatt hours.
Trina Solar’s modules operational in 455 MW PV plant in India
The panels delivered following the largest single order that the Chinese PV manufacturer ever closed in India are now operational at the 455 MW solar plant.
Queensland to auction off 400 MW of renewables under new $873 million energy strategy
The government of the Australian state has revealed plans to launch reverse auctions this year for as much as 400 MW of renewable energy capacity, in addition to 100 MW of energy storage systems, as part of a new A$1.16 billion ($873.2 million) investment.
EBRD approves $500 million package for 750 MW of solar in Egypt
The funds will be used to finance 13 large-scale PV projects being developed under the country’s FIT scheme. All the projects will be located near Benban in Upper Egypt.
Aktif Bank and Halk Enerji set up joint venture to deploy 100 MW of solar in Turkey
The new company will develop both unlicensed and licensed PV projects. The joint venture is also expected to become a R&D platform for energy storage.
Milk the Sun: Cleaning of solar parks can be worthwhile
An interim report shows that the yields of the photovoltaic system were up to five per cent higher after cleaning. Overall, the field trial runs until the end of September.
Chile has new rules for solar and renewables on public land
The new provisions were published in Chile’s Official Journal in May. The new regulations apply to large-scale solar, wind, geothermal energy and hydropower plants.
Solaria Energía to fully acquire 5.8 MW plant in Italy
As it continues to consolidate, the Spanish solar power company is on track to expand its PV portfolio.
