Bolivia, France to collaborate on solar, nuclear energy
The countries have signed four letters of intent aimed at cooperating on renewable and nuclear energy and lithium production.
Massachusetts solar energy advocates form coalition to advance policy
The formation of the Mass Solar Coalition follows on the first meetings of a task force to look at the state’s solar policies. Among the coalition’s priorities will be lifting net metering caps.
SunEdison and TerraForm Power buy First Wind
SunEdison says that the US$2.4 billion acquisition will make it the world’s largest renewable energy developer, and will give TerraForm Power 521 MW of additional operating wind and PV plants.
SPI Solar to acquire 168 MW of PV projects from TBEA
The deal will see SPI Solar purchase a raft of solar PV projects from TBEA Sunoasis across a number of Chinese provinces.
Electrovaya moves towards Li-ion battery factory purchase
The lithium ion battery manufacturer plans to acquire a 500 MWh-capacity manufacturing plant for the production of lithium ion electrodes and other products.
NRG Home Solar eyes California's residential market
The solar subsidiary of NRG Energy is set to open two new offices in the state, creating 100 new jobs as it augments its West Coast operation.
Ingeteam commissions second large-scale PV plant in Argentina
The installation marks the start of the Spanish company’s activities in Argentina’s PV sector. The province of San Luis has plans to install 3 GW of PV power through 2030 and Ingeteam is aiming to increase its supply of equipment in the region in the coming years.
JinkoSolar sells 45% stake in downstream unit for $225 million
The Shanghai-based company will spin off Jinko Power following separate agreements with China Development Bank International, the Macquarie Greater China Infrastructure Fund and New Horizon Capital.
JA Solar scores 55.6% module shipment increase in Q3
The Chinese solar producer also posted net revenues of $492.2 million, up 25% on Q2 and a huge 71.8% rise on last year’s figures.
JA Solar multi-Si 60-cell solar module sets output record, surpasses 280 W
The output power of the record-setting solar modules can be further improved by fine tuning the company’s module assembly process and encapsulation materials, the company says.
