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.
Canadian Solar completes acquisition of Recurrent Energy
Deal announced in February for $265 million completed this week, as Sharp Corporation offloads Recurrent subsidiary to Chinese solar developer Canadian Solar.
Major power blackout hits Turkey
News that Turkey’s economy grew more than expected in Q4 2014 coincided with a major power outage a couple of hours later, indicating the shaky underpinnings of the country’s future development.
Dyesol finds financing for perovskite PV tech fab in Turkey
The leading Australian dye solar cell technology company has received support from the Development Bank of Turkey, which is considering taking an equity stake in the group. Dyesol is looking to build a 600 MW fab in the country.
Solar developers flocking to Egypt
An increasing number of international developers are investing billions in solar projects in the country, including three Saudi-led projects aiming to construct 5.5 GW of PV capacity across the country.
Jema to deliver inverters for 350 MW project in Mexico, plans new fab
Jema Energy will deliver inverters for two large-scale solar parks in Northern Mexico. The company will also open a factory in Central Mexico, where it will produce devices for small and large-scale solar installations.
SEFA to support solar power plant in Chad
The 40 MW solar PV project is aligned with the African Developmnet Bank’s Climate Change Action Plan and is expected to generate 64 gigawatt hours of electricity a year.
NEXTracker to supply 16 MW Buenavista project in Mexico
The Los Santos power plant in Chihuahua state is one of the largest tracker installations to date in the country.
