SunEdison considers MLP structure, announces $750M convertible notes sale
SunEdison Inc. is considering a general partnership (GP) business structure as part of a master limited partnership (MLP) to help it more effectively manage its TerraForm yieldco platforms. It has also announced its intention to sell US$750 million of convertible senior notes.
Inside TSMC's 16.5% CIGS module world record
Last month Taiwanese CIGS manufacturer TSMC Solar revealed a 16.5% CIGS world record module. The record dethroned German equipment supplier Manz’s CIGS module record, which had only held the world record position for two days. TSMC Solar’s worldwide sales & marketing VP Marc Spaulding and VP for R&D Wen-Chin Lee spoke to pv magazine about the result.
Gintech plans 350 MW solar cell production in Thailand
Gintech Thailand subsidiary has been established to set up a 350 MW solar cell production line in Thailand. It is expected to commence commercial operation in the first quarter of 2016.
Aging UK grid harming renewable integration, says Solar Trade Association
The country’s “sclerotic” grid is holding back renewable energy, warns the solar trade body, which has called on the new government to invest in the U.K.’s power infrastructure.
France announces tenders for PV and battery storage systems
The announcement from France’s Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy of a tender calling for solar PV and battery installations in the French overseas territories adds to the storage technology craze of the previous days.
SEMI roadmap predicts average module power of 310Wp by 2025
PV module production is set to continue along its historic 20% annual learning curve, with a number of cell and module technologies combining to deliver higher power output and manufacturing profitability. These were some of the key findings delivered in the 6th annual International Technology Roadmap for PV (ITPRV), published last week by SEMI and VDMA.
New UK energy minister brings hope to solar sector, say trade bodies
Appointment of Amber Rudd as energy minister during cabinet reshuffle welcomed by both Solar Trade Association and Renewable Energy Association.
China dispatch: Momentum building behind yieldcos
Several China PV companies are currently developing plans to spin off PV power plant projects into subsidiaries that can then be taken to IPO. These firms include CSI, JinkoSolar, the power station unit of Chint group and several other domestic new energy companies.
Chinese developer's $50m warchest
United PV Group will raise funds from a convertible bond issue. Hong Kong-based developer will expand its 682 MW project portfolio.
Clean energy from 'most polluted place in Israel'
Former chemical waste sink has been capped and covered with solar panels. The 37.5 MW Ne’ot Hovav project was Israel’s first large-scale, grid-connected solar project.
