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Indian state utility NTPC given green light for 15 GW solar plan

Government approves utility’s proposal, which would see three separate tranches rolled out in 3 GW, 5 GW and 7 GW segments.

Solar left scrapping for crumbs in first UK CfD auction

Solar wins just five project contracts against wind’s 15 as industry fears of an uneven playing field come to bear. STA calculates just 32 MW of CfD-backed PV to come this year.

SunEdison pledges solar mini grids for 20m people

The U.S. solar company unveils plans to electrify rural villages in some of the world’s most underserved regions using solar electricity mini grid systems.

SMA announces further partnership with monitoring firm GreenPowerMonitor

Collaboration will see the German inverter supplier and Spanish monitoring systems provider deploy coordinated solar solutions, including the SCADA system.

Schmid announces Asian APCVD tool order

Sale of eight APCVD units to three Asian manufacturers is a clear sign of the stimulation of the PV industry, Schmid says.

Algeria targets 13.5 GW solar PV by 2030

The North African country updates details of its renewable energy plan, which puts solar PV at the heart of the nation’s power generation revolution.

Google invests $300m in SolarCity's $750m residential PV fund

The tech giant announces sizeable increase in solar energy commitment, dwarfing previous $280 million investment in SolarCity.

First Solar Q4 earnings more than double, ahead of red ink in Q1

Thanks to the completion of several large-scale projects at the end of last year, leading thin-film module maker First Solar saw fourth-quarter earnings more than double to $1.89 per share compared with the third quarter on 13% higher net sales totaling just over $1 billion.

Jordan’s round two tender applicants announced

Jordan has impressed with its commitment to include a sizeable amount of solar PV power in its energy mix. The country aims to generate 10% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, including 600 MW of installed solar PV.

Analysts give First Solar-SunPower yieldco deal thumbs-up

Deutsche Bank Market Research has praised First Solar and SunPower’s newly announced yieldco joint venture, calling it “probably the best strategy for both companies.”

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