US: Best practices guides aim to lower financing costs for solar energy systems
Backed by the U.S. Energy Department’s SunShot Initiative, a solar industry group has published new best practices guidelines to reassure investors and ultimately reduce financing costs for solar development.
Trina sells 49.9 MW UK solar plant for $87.7 million
Sale of Norfolk solar plant to Bluefield Solar Income Fund Limited part of Trina’s strategy to develop and offload power generation assets across leading PV markets.
Leading UK solar developers adjust to new market conditions
Removal of the Renewable Obligation Certificate for large-scale solar farms from today has prompted a change of tack among solar developers operating in the U.K. market.
Gigawatt Global shines solar on Burundi
The solar and social development company has secured nearly $1 million in international grants to fund solar development in the southeastern African country, where only 4% of the population has access to electricity.
World to add 57 GW of solar PV in 2015, says IHS
Global solar installations projected to grow 30% on last year, forecast the analysts, with growth expected to return to Europe and China poised to add more than 17 GW.
Conergy establishes joint venture in Turkey
The leading downstream player has joined forces with local congomerate Cenay Group to expand its operations in the burgeoning Turkish market. Speaking to pv magazine, Conergy COO Alexander Gorski expresses confidence that the new subsidiary will hit the ground running, particularly in view of its experienced team “with decades of experience doing construction and telecommunications projects in Turkey.”
Solar Impulse completes toughest leg yet to arrive in China
Departing yesterday from Mandalay, Burma, the solar-powered aircraft touched down in Chongqing, China, following a 20-hour flight.
Jordan’s Science and Technology University tenders 5 MW of PV
Jordan’s University of Science and Technology is currently tendering the engineering, procurement and construction of a 5 MW solar PV plant on its premises in the city of Irbid. Apart from Jordan’s universities, where the installation of solar PV has emerged as a trend, the technology is also gaining ground among other educational and cultural insitutions, including schools and museums.
Brazil to install 350 MW floating solar array at hydro dam in Amazon
Brazil has become the latest nation to embrace floating solar power technology, with the announcement of a massive 350 MW project at the Balbina hydroelectric plant in the Amazon.
Global investment in green energy rises 17% to $270 billion
Driven by solar and wind, global investment in green energy last year reversed a two-year dip, seemingly ignoring the challenge posed by sharply lower oil prices, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.
