China Sunergy's 260 MW deal to supply modules to the state
Latest move to shore up domestic solar industry sees state-owned company sign purchase agreement. 12-month supply deal backdated to start last month.
France doubles large-scale PV solicitation to 800 MW
French authorities cite a large volume of bids and very low prices for the doubling of available capacity. This follows a doubling of capacity for a solicitation for mid-sized PV in July.
El Salvador to hold 150 MW renewable energy auction
This will be the nation’s second auction for renewables in only a few years. When the projects approved are built, solar is expected to play a much larger role in the nation’s energy mix.
Federal regulators clear SunEdison to acquire Vivint Solar
SunEdison has the approval of the U.S. government to proceed with its planned acquisition of Vivint Solar, which will give the company a major presence in the U.S. residential solar space.
Canadian Solar results dip slightly during Q2, preparations for yieldco continue
Canadian Solar retained a healthy margin and profit in its latest quarterly results, and reported strong operational results, despite shipments below guidance. The company says it is progressing towards establishing a yieldco vehicle, but retains backup plans.
India: 100 MW bid opens in Uttar Pradesh
India’s energy conglomerate NTPC has invited bidding for its 100 MW of solar projects in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This is part of NTPC’s commitment to develop 10,000 MW of renewable energy by 2020.
China's PV manufacturing output surpasses $31bn in first half of year
Country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) confirms January-June period generated 200 billion yuan of output value in the solar PV sector, outstripping 2014’s performance.
Suntech agrees 200 MW Indian supply deal with Adani
Collaboration follows last month’s 9.3 MW project, and will see the Chinese solar power company supply 200 MW of panels for a solar project in India’s Tamil Nadu state.
Greenskies finalizes finance for $165m US solar projects
The Connecticut-based solar integrator has closed a $165 million financial package with First Niagara Financial Group for the development of 127 solar projects in 12 U.S. states.
Interview: Germany's second PV tender round
Berlin lawyer, Margarete von Oppen has been closely involved with the first two pilot tenders for ground-mounted PV systems in Germany. For von Oppen, it is clear the pay-as-bid system is appropriate in the quest to promote sustainable PV projects. With regards to the now set uniform pricing method, there have been some project developers who have submitted unrealistically low prices, she says.
