9 GW of solar projects registered for July auction in Brazil
The auction will take place on July 29 and is the first of two national solicitations for solar PV to be held this year in Brazil. 295 PV projects have obtained technical accreditation to participate.
Santa Monica mandates solar PV on new buildings
The new mandate is the fifth by a California municipality, and will apply to both residential and commercial buildings.
1366 Technologies secures another $10 million to build commercial-scale kerfless wafer plant
This latest investment brings the companys series C round to $32.5 million, and funds will be used to build the companys factory in Upstate New York.
Vivint Solar switches leadership as CEO steps down
Greg Butterfield steps down as chief executive officer at Vivint Solar, with David Bywater appointed interim CEO as the company looks for a permanent replacement.
Canadian energy company eyes 150 MW PV plant in Vietnam
CMX Renewable Energy Inc. has applied for a license to build a 150 MW PV plant, costing an estimated USD150 million, in Vietnams Ninh Thuan province, just as the solar market is being stirred within the country.
Duke Energy adds 30 MW to its solar portfolio
Duke Energy has acquired six PV projects with the total capacity of 30 MW in Eastern North Carolina.
India: SECI calls on World Bank for $200m financing for own solar projects
The Solar Energy Corporation of India plans to increase its downstream portfolio with series of large-scale solar projects across the country; has approached World Bank to provide 50% funding.
First solar-powered bus shelter opened in London
UK’s first solar power generating bus stop, designed by Polysolar, has been opened in Canary Wharf, London.
US: DOE grants $25m to aid grid integration of solar energy
Department of Energy pledges $25 million in funding as part of the extended Enabling Extreme Real-Time Grid Integration of Solar Energy program, part of the Grid Modernization Initative.
CLP India aiming to enter the solar market with purchase of Suzlon projects
Reports coming out of India suggest that wind energy giant Suzlon is negotiating a deal with CLP India to sell 100 MW of PV projects, marking CLPs first steps in Indias growing solar market.
