Juwi to begin work on hybrid solar farm at Australian copper mine
The solar developer will begin construction of the 10.6 MW solar PV plant at the DeGrussa copper mine, Western Australia, later this month.
Hanwha Q Cells signs 70 MW module deal with Indias Adani Group
Modules supplied for solar project planned for Indian state of Tamil Nadu, PV plant to be owned and operated by Adani Group subsidiary, Ramnad Solar.
Island leaders endorse renewables action plan
Small Island Developing States approve new plan designed to bring greater levels of renewable power autonomy to island nations around the world.
Hanergy shares must remain suspended, orders Hong Kong regulator
Unusual decision to extend suspension of all trading of Hanergy shares raises prospect that the Chinese solar company’s shares will remain suspended for the foreseeable future.
SunEdison and AMS team on 50 MW California storage project
Solar company and microgrid specialists to deliver 50 MW storage system designed to aid Southern California Edison’s transition to cleaner energy sources.
Philippine government under pressure to deliver more solar support
Leading solar companies operating in the country to apply pressure on government to expand the size of its solar FIT scheme from 500 MW to 2 GW.
Canadian Solar JV to construct 500 MW India solar plant
Sarus Solar, comprised of three Canadian renewable energy companies, will develop a 500 MW solar PV plant in the Indian state of Maharashtra, JV will partner with local firm during construction.
Public solar market financing sees record Q2, despite overall corporate funding fall
Despite a record US$2.3 billion in public solar market financing in Q2 2015, overall corporate funding decreased around 8.5% Q/Q. Yieldcos were a “significant” driver, comprising nearly a third of all large-scale solar project acquisitions.
Oxis Energy to work with Anesco on UK lithium sulfur battery roll out
The Oxford-based battery developer will enlist the assistance of energy efficiency solutions company Anesco to introduce its lithium sulfur batteries to the residential and commercial U.K. market.
US: Utility-scale solar more cost effective than residential rooftop
U.S. utility-scale solar PV systems are “significantly” more cost-effective than those for residential rooftop, concludes a study by the Brattle Group. Under its scenarios, 50% of carbon emissions are also avoided with utility-scale installations.
