Interview: Huawei ramps up its LatAm presence
Leslie Tan, general manager of the Latin American market for Huawei, discusses the Chinese inverter supplier’s strategy for the region.
Vietnam and Indonesia eyeing 10 GW of solar PV
The two Southeast Asian countries are each hoping to add 5 GW of PV by 2020, in an attempt to meet green energy targets and to stimulate fledging solar markets, with a number of developers already looking with interest in the region.
SMA and LG Chem unveil battery inverter solution
German inverter specialist and South Korean electrical giant have collaborated on new residential storage solution comprising Sunny Boy inverter and LG’s new RESU 10H and 7H batteries.
Greenko finalizes 587 MW SunEdison acquisition
Greenko Energy Holdings has completed the acquisition of 587 MW of SunEdisons solar and wind projects in India, in a deal worth approximately USD 392 million, which sees the company make its first major venture into the solar PV industry.
Restrictive net metering policy harming Indian rooftop solar, say analysts
Bridge to India survey finds wide disapproval of India’s net metering conditions among industry professionals, with long connection delays reported across the country.
NEXTracker to supply trackers to 191 MW solar plant in Brazil
The Flex subsidiary has signed a Master Services Agreement with Biosar, who is acting as EPC, for the delivery of its advanced solar tracking technology for a 191 MW PV project in Minas Gerais, which is due to be completed by the end of next year.
Azure Power secures huge $470m financing deal for pre-IPO Indian solar projects
The Indian power developer has secured $309 million in project finance for its 450 MW utility-scale projects, as well as $161 million as part of its pre-IPO. Firm has now committed more than $1bn to Indian solar.
Breaking: China reduces solar installation target to 110 GW by 2020
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) announced that the previous target of 150 GW of installed PV by 2020 will be cut by 20% to 110 GW, as it cools its solar industry that had been enjoying an unprecedented boom within the country.
India and UK leaders announce $12.4m solar R&D collaboration
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Theresa May announce the innovation drive at the India-UK Tech Summit held in New Delhi. Wider cooperation on renewables and smart cities expected.
TEP issues RFP for solar, wind projects
The Arizona utility is looking to buy power from a 100 MW solar facility, which will increase TEPs contracted utility-scale solar by 40%.
