Kawa acquires Conergy's global subsidiaries
The Florida-based investment firm has picked up Conergy’s
successful foreign assets, including North American and Asian sales units, which boast strong orders for large-scale power plants.
Armstrong Fund raises $130 million for projects in Southeast Asia
Investors IFC Catalyst Fund, FMO and SIFEM have raised $130 million for investment in small-scale renewable energy projects in Southeast Asia ranging between $5 million and $12 million.
China to remain on top despite looming shakeout
A chaotic consolidation, fraught with uncertainties, will still provide new opportunities in the Chinese market for new investors and global firms, Lux Research says.
JA Solar plans 300 MW of projects in China
The Chinese solar giant is increasing its EPC operations in the face of growing solar demand at home. The company is planning to build three 100 MW projects in Hebei Province.
Gehrlicher Solar America completes first stage of of 7.2 MW Arizona plant
The first phase of the UniSource Energy Service solar park consists of a 4 MW array. When complete, the plant will supply power to some 91,000 residents.
JinkoSolar, Sentinel Solar raise 2.3 MW rooftop array in Ontario
Ontario’s feed-in tariff continues to attract solar projects. Greenhouse operator Vine Fresh Produce’s new 2.3 MW rooftop installation, constructed by Sentinel Solar, employed more than 9,000 high-efficiency JinkoSolar modules.
EU energy commissioner calls for reform of German RE law
EU Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger called for a fundamental reform of Germany’s renewable energy law during a speech in Berlin.
JFE begins construction on 21.7 MW PV plant in Japan
JFE Engineering has begun work on a 21.7 MW plant in Japans Hokkaido Prefecture. The project is one of five solar plants being financed by Sparx Group with a combined capacity of 38.1 MW and cost of nearly $150 million.
Germany: More solar power directly marketed
More and more electricity generated via renewable sources are finding its way directly to the electricity power exchange.
LDK Solar increases sales, reduces loss in Q2
China’s LDK Solar managed to improve revenue and narrow its hefty loss in what its CEO says is an improving market environment. However, the group remains straddled by billions of debt.
