US: Gehrlicher Solar EPC for 3.8 MW Massachusetts array
Construction began last month on a 3.8 MW solar array for the town of Bellingham, Massachusetts, in the U.S.
Standard Bank announces $2 billion renewable energy fund for South Africa
Ten PV projects in South Africa will benefit from a US$2 billion funding support agreement between Standard Bank Group and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC).
Pakistan and CK Solar Korea to develop 300 MW park
The government of the Balochistan province in Pakistan and CK Solar Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 300 MW PV solar park near Quetta, Balochistan’s largest city.
Solairedirect to manufacture 120 MW of ReneSola modules
Under a toll manufacturing agreement, Solairedirect SA will produce 120 MW of China-based ReneSolas photovoltaic modules in South Africa over a period of three years.
US: AZ Sun Program announces another 34 MW PV facility
The seventh photovoltaic facility is set to come online next June under Arizona-based electricity utility, APS AZ Sun program. Black & Veatch has been selected to design and build the 34 MW.
LDK Solar subsidiary sale still awaiting approval
LDK Solar is still awaiting governmental approval for the sale of LDK Anhui. The closing date for Shanghai Qianjiang Group to purchase the subsidiary was originally set for March 31.
Bosch receives first offers to buy solar division
Following Boschs announcement that it is exiting the crystalline photovoltaic business, the Germany-based electronics giant has confirmed it has received offers from interested parties. It is unclear, however, how long Bosch will take to review them.
Photovolt unveils 900 MW Japanese PV pipeline
Germany-based Photovolt Development Partners has unveiled a photovoltaic pipeline worth 925 MW (DC) in Japan. Completion is scheduled for between 2014 and 2015. The company is also planning to install 110 MWp in Israel and 35 MWp in Mexico.
JinkoSolar to supply 115 MW of PV modules to South Africa
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd has signed a module supply agreement with a South African developer to deliver 115 MW for two photovoltaic plants.
Germany: Power exporter even with fewer nuclear plants
Germany managed to export more power in 2012 than it has in the last five years. With a net surplus of 22.8 terawatt-hours (TWh), the exported amount of energy was four times as much as that in 2011. This data was released by the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden in Hesse.
