Daqo reports under $10/kg polysilicon production during Q1
The Chinese polysilicon and wafer maker has stayed profitable despite record low prices, and expects further improvements as polysilicon supply tightens.
Duke Energy begins construction on 25 MW New Mexico solar plant
The U.S. utility acquired the project from Infigen Energy and expect to complete and connect the solar farm in Quay County before the end of 2016.
Development banks, U.S. DOE pledge to support renewable energy in the Caribbean
IDB, CDB and CARICOM have joined forces with the U.S. DOE to take the first steps to support a transformation of the regions energy sector, which may include new financing assistance.
Southern Company expands moves into DG with PowerSecure acquisition
The acquisition by the U.S. utility holding company follows on earlier moves to enter the rooftop PV market.
Martifer Solar teams up with Canadian Solar for 63MW PV plant in Mexico
The 63MW PV project was awarded to Canadian Solar during Mexicos first electricity auction following the nations energy reform and will now be developed by Martifer Solar and JV Partners in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
S&C completes 7 MW solar energy storage in Ohio
A solar+storage system, which includes a 7 MW lithium ion energy storage connected to 4.3 MW solar plant, was officially unveiled in Minster, Ohio.
Enphase Energy launches its Enphase AC Battery in Australia and New Zealand
The two countries will be the first region in the world where the California-based company will be selling its Enphase Home Energy Solution, as it continues to expand into international markets.
Total to acquire storage developer Saft for USD 1.1 billion
French oil giant Total is purchasing all of Saft’s shares, as it aims to enter the energy storage market and boost its development in the renewable sector.
JA Solar opens a new 1.5 GW module manufacturing facility in China
The new, fully automated facility will produce 60-cell and 72-cell modules and adds another large chunk of manufacturing capacity to the growing Chinese company.
Compensation for solar developers under Spains renewable energy moratorium
Spains Supreme Tribunal has ruled that the Spanish State must compensate PV companies harmed under RD 1/2012 which introduced a suspension of incentives for new renewable energy installations. These will be compensated for expenses in projects that could not benefit from the incentives of RD 1578/2008.
