BayWa to offer solar loans for US customers, adds 130 MW of PV in UK
BayWa is actively expanding its presence in the global market. This week, the company introduced a new finance product in the U.S., announced completion of six PV plants in U.K., and shared plans for its first solar projects in Asia.
UK: Lightsource connects 215 MW of PV ahead of ROC deadline
British developer boosts solar portfolio by 215 MW across 40 new sites ahead of today’s closure of the renewable obligation certificate scheme.
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Woes deepen for SunEdison, Mexico’s energy reform invites 1.7 GW of solar, and Huawei shuffles to the top of the global inverter pack as another busy week in solar comes to a close.
SDG&E signs 20 MW storage contract
The San Diego utility signs deal for 20 MW lithium-ion battery facility with Hecate Energy Bancroft; also inks contract for 18.5 MW energy efficiency projects with Willdan Energy Solutions.
Enerray completes 10 MW PV farm in Jordan, further 23 MW underway
A 10 MW solar PV plant developed by Enerray and Desert Technologies has been connected to the grid in Aqaba, Jordan. The companies will also begin a new project in the country, a 23 MW solar park in Maan, with JinkoSolar and SMA as suppliers.
Ireland emerges as Europe’s storage lab
A recent presentation at the European Union-funded Grid and Storage workshop in London showcased why Ireland has emerged as Europe’s energy storage lab, and might soon comprise an active storage market.
Batter up: Sonnen pitching for Australian market
German storage system to enter the potentially lucrative Australian market via sales partnership with rooftop solar provider True Value Solar following roll-out into U.S. market.
On the eve of the UK subsidy cut, the future is looking glum for European solar
The UK accounted for almost half of all solar capacity installed in Europe last year, but as Britain prepares to slash its solar subsidies, there is a high chance of stagnation for the foreseeable future.
ZSW sets European CIGS efficiency record of 22%
The German research center raises the conversion efficiency of thin-film CIGS solar cells to 22% in optimized laboratory conditions; Japan’s Solar Frontier remains frontrunner worldwide with 22.3% efficiency.
Australia: Origin signs 15-year PPA for 56 MW solar farm
Origin Energy, one of the biggest energy providers in Australia, signed its first PPA for 100% of electricity produced by a large-scale solar farm.
