Azure Power commissions its third solar plant in India
Azure Power commissioned its third solar power plant in less than two years in Rajasthan today. This is apparently the first 5 MW plant under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM).
US-China trade dispute decision postponed
The U.S. Department of Commerce has postponed its preliminary decision on the PV trade dispute with China to February 13, 2012. The original deadline was January 12, 2012.
SEIA and Solar Alliance merge
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the advocacy organisation commited to establishing solar policies at state level in the U.S., Solar Alliance, will operate under the SEIA brand with effect immediately.
California water facilities reduce operating costs via solar
SunPower Corp. has announced the completion of four solar power systems, totaling 3.8 MW at public water agencies and water treatment facilities in California. The systems aim to reduce costs and relieve strained public budgets.
Fernando de Noronha goes solar
The Brazilian archipelago Fernando de Noronha, with a population slightly over 3,000, will be powered by PV technology this year thanks to a new partnership between Grupo Neoenergia and utility company Companhia Energética de Pernambuco (Celpe).
India: NVVN to sign PPAs with 22 companies
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) is expecting to sign power purchase agreements (PPAs) with 22 companies by the end of this month to develop 350 MW of grid connected PV power.
China launches large battery energy storage station
BYD and the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) have developed a battery energy storage station that they claim as the world’s largest possibly.
LDK Group's capital increase and takeover offer
German company Sunways AG has decided to increase its company’s share capital and only LDK Solar Germany Holding GmbH has been entitled to subscribe for these new shares.
NREL and Natcore to develop black silicon products
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has entered a patent license agreement with Natcore Technology Inc. to develop a line of black silicon products that can help to increase solar PV cell efficiency.
Western Wind secures cash grant before year-end
Western Wind Energy Corp. announced today that it has signed a module supply agreement (MSA) with a leading PV panel supplier for its Yabucoa Project in Puerto Rico.
