Solar securitization deals this year already exceed 2015 levels, white paper finds
Study by Marathon Capital reveals more than $235 million of asset-backed deals recorded in the solar industry so far in 2016, besting last year’s levels and poised to exceed the record set in 2014.
India: storage to be included in 100 MW tranche of Andhra Pradesh 750 MW solar tender
For the first time, the Solar Energy Corp. of India will ask bidders in the forthcoming 750 MW Andhra Pradesh solar tender to include a storage component; plan is to enable easier transfer of solar power between states, but industry voices concerns over cost implications.
ET Solar to supply 84 MW of modules for 14 US projects in North Carolina
ET Solar continues to grow into the U.S. PV market. The company has been chosen to supply solar modules for 14 ground-mounted solar projects in North Carolina, which range in size from 2.6 MW to 7 MW.
Solartron exploring polysilicon production possibilities in western Thailand
The solar cell producer is planning to build a high-grade silicon production facility in western Thailand. However, to break into the market it may require more investment and a turnaround in polysilicon market prices.
Argentina: MOU signed for 700 MW of solar PV
Three projects are planned for different parts of the province of Rioja, in the northeast of Argentina.
GCL plans to set up $95m solar fund, enter Australian PV market
The GCL Group plans to buy a 51% stake in Australian solar power system supplier One Stop Warehouse; company sets up $95 million fund with Bank of Suzhou Co. to invest in the solar industry.
Solid growth throughout 2015 sees JA Solar plan manufacturing expansion
JA Solar took advantage of the rise in the global solar market in 2015, with growth in revenue, sales and operating margin, which has encouraged the company to expand its manufacturing capacity through 2016.
100 legislators call for the lifting of Massachusetts net metering caps
Following stalled legislation, members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives are turning up the heat on leadership to pass a bill.
Construction begins on the 191 MW-DC Springbok 2 Solar Farm in Southern California
The project holds a PPA with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for electricity delivery at US$59 per megawatt-hour.
Recharge invests in Younicos groundbreaking island renewable storage project
The green investor takes 50.1% of the 24 million EUR hybrid renewable energy storage project on the Portuguese island, which, once completed, will allow the island to be totally powered by renewable energy, except for prolonged periods of unfavorable weather.
