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.
Luc Grare finds his own way in the world of renewables
He has been the head of global marketing for manufacturer REC Solar. Now Grare seeks to develop large-scale PV projects in Kazakhstan through a new company he founded alongside blockchain pioneer Alexander Vasylchenko.
U.S. solar produced $154 billion in economic activity for 2016
A new interactive map from The Solar Foundation allows visitors to see the impact of the solar industry at state, metropolitan area, county, and congressional district level for the United States in 2016 .
Fotowatio reaches financial close for 133 MW Jordan solar projects
The Spanish solar developer has announced that the financing agreement for two solar PV plants in Jordan with a total capacity of 133.4 MW has been finalized. Construction in the Mafraq region is set to commence shortly.
Astronergy finishes 16.5 MW in South Korea
The Chinese PV supplier invested 29.7 billion Korean won ($26.8 million) in the project on Jeju Island, roughly 80 kilometres south of the Korean peninsula.
GSSG to acquire 350 MW of PV in Japan
The U.S. private equity firm has announced more than $120 million of additional investments in the Japanese solar market.
Kong Sun posts $7.9 million profit in 2016
The Chinese PV investment group recorded a profit of 54.8 million yuan ($7.96 million), from a loss of 98.9 million yuan in 2015, as it more than double the size of its operational solar portfolio.
First Solar to supply 48.5 MW solar farm in Australia
First Solar closes another Australian project, to supply the Manildra Solar Farm project. The project reached financial close today, with RCR O’Donnell Griffin named as EPC. Construction is set to commence within three months.
Shunfeng expands 2016 loss forecast
Shunfeng International Clean Energy (SFCE) expects to record a loss of 2.4 billion yuan ($349 million) for the 12 months to the end of December 2016.
India: Further 250 MW of solar capacity retendered by NTPC in Karnataka
National Thermal Power Corporation addresses concerns regarding infrastructure issues at the Pavagada Solar Park in the retendering of five, 50 MW blocks of capacity.
