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.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
This week it was all Tesla, Tesla, Tesla and, in other news: Tesla. Apparently Elon Musk has released some new product or other…
SolarMax confirms buyer
The insolvent inverter supplier has announced that an investor has purchased the company and that it will begin trading in June, complete with new service and product offerings.
UK: Tory victory muddies solar waters
Despite overseeing fastest growth in the U.K.’s PV industry, a majority Conservative government has been quiet on the issue of solars future, say experts.
From the Mag: a selection of stories from the May issue
pv magazine’s May edition assesses the current solar climate in Indonesia, gets technical at China’s smartest large-scale PV plant, and examines how SolarCity’s new microgrid has already found an enrapt audience.
Vikram Solar commissions 40 MW solar plant in India
Project in the state of Madhya Pradesh commissioned for IL&FS Energy Development Company Limited. Vikram also secures 10-year O&M contract for the plant.
SunEdison records big Q1 net loss, announces new energy portfolio acquisition
SunEdison has recorded a Q1 2015 net loss of US$424 million, significantly down on the loss of $288 million seen in Q4 2014. Net sales have also fallen, both Q/Q and Y/Y. The company has further announced the acquisition of five new RE portfolios and two corporate platforms.
SolarCity narrows Q1 loss, beats installation forecast
The solar company installed 153 MW in the first quarter, and increased revenue by 6% to reach $67.5 million.
