UK: FIT pre-accreditation to end on October 1
Government ignores industry opposition to its proposal to scrap the pre-accreditation process for the FIT, with energy secretary stating decision means better control over spending.
SolarEdge launches HD-Wave technology for inverters
Company claims new advanced digital processing can dramatically lower inverter’s weight and size while optimizing performance; market launch penciled for December.
SolarCity to provide dispatchable power from utility-scale solar in Hawaii
Utility KIUC has signed a contract to buy electricity from an integrated solar and storage system that SolarCity will build on Kaua’i. The system will provide power on demand to meet evening peak on the island’s grid.
Soltec to open a new tracker factory in Brazil
The new facility is part of a wave of investment in solar manufacturing in Brazil, and will be used to supply Latin America’s booming solar market.
Flextronics to buy NEXTracker
Four months after NEXTracker chose Flextronics to make its single-axis trackers, the contract manufacturer has entered into a deal to buy the company.
Strong Q2 numbers show the increasing competitiveness of U.S. solar
A record 5.3 GW of PV under construction in the United States reflects solar PV’s increasing ability to compete with conventional power on price.
Canadian Solar receives $165m loan from Santander for Mustang solar plant
Spanish bank agrees lending and tax equity bridge loan for Recurrent Energy, California subsidiary of Canadian Solar involved in the creation of the 100 MW Mustang solar project.
Martifer Solar grows Italian O&M portfolio by 11.5 MW
The Portuguese solar project developer augments O&M business in Italy with deal to service 14 solar PV plants owned by Green Utility; global O&M portfolio reaches 600 MW.
Luminant to purchase 116 MW of solar power from SunEdison
Subsidiary of Energy Future Holdings announces power purchase agreement with U.S. solar company for 116 MW of solar power generated by large-scale solar plant in Upton County, Texas.
Low carbon smart cities could save world $22tn, finds study
Global Commission on Climate and Economy urges national governments to back efforts to transform cities into climate-smart hubs to save money, lower emissions and improve living standards.
