Meyer Burger secures further sizable equipment orders
The Swiss solar production equipment specialists announced that it has received two orders for its silicon wafer cutting equipment worth CHF 15 million (USD 15.35 million), just a week after the company initiated a major restructuring program.
JA Solar announces facility expansion in Malaysia
The Chinese PV manufacturer initiated its Phase Two expansion at its 400 MW production facility on the Malaysian island of Penang, which should increase the production capacity to 1 GW per year, as it continues its global expansion in various PV markets.
Construction begins on largest solar rooftop array in the Middle East
The huge 22 MW PV array is being installed by Green Energy Tomorrow on the roofs of various facilities at DP World in Dubai. Once it is completed, it will be the largest solar rooftop system in the region and will support the United Arab Emirates (UAE) drive for increased renewable energy.
GCL increases shipments of E-KwBe batteries to Australian market
The Chinese solar and clean energy specialist is to ship a further 1,000 of its E-KwBe energy storage units Down Under in order to meet growing demand for scalable home storage in the country.
Kaco seals 50 MW inverter supply deal in Turkey
The German inverter specialist is to ship 50 MW of its 50 kW three-phase string inverters in two batches to Turkish solar project developer Aldo Grup. The first batch will be shipped by March next year.
sPower raises USD786 million for nine solar projects
This combination of tax equity and debt financing will support 339 MW of solar capacity in Southern California, for a total of USD2.32 per watt.
Clean Energy Live: UK energy minister gives no clues where UK energy is heading
The U.K.’s energy minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe disappointed yesterday when addressing the Clean Energy Live show that is taking place in Birmingham, England. Apart from the usual political jargon, her speech offered no clues of ways that the British government plans to help solar industry growth in the time of zero subsidies.
Energy storage on the rise: New videos from pv magazine LIVE
We bring you interviews with Sonnen, Enphase and Ideal Power from the SPI 2016 trade show
ADB extends loan for India solar rooftops to $500m
The Asian Development Bank will lead on the extension of the funds, which are to be steered towards developing India’s largely fledgling solar rooftop sector.
UK: Moixa launches affordable home solar+storage kit
The British battery company announces GBP 5,000 package comprising 2 kWh smart battery and 2 kW solar panel bundle for homeowners, landlords and housing associations in the U.K.
