Soventix: “We are tired of depending on politics” – Interview
Interview: Soventix has been focusing on PV projects in developing countries for years. The German solar company is now building 11 hybrid plants for a Nigerian bank. Soventix CEO, Thorsten Preugschas explains in an interview with pv magazine what the particular challenges of such projects are and why investments are planned in Nigeria.
Ellomay secures financial hedge for 300 MW solar project for Spanish spot market
The Talasol project, which the Israeli solar company acquired in May, plans to sell power to the Spanish spot market starting from 2020. The financial hedge will cover the supply of between 3,500 GWh and 3,700 GWh for a 10-year period.
Jenner Renewables reaches financial close for 146 MW PV project in Chile
The portfolio consists of 12 solar plants to be developed under Chile’s PMGD Program for distributed generation.
Canadian Solar acquires 51% stake in five Photon Energy projects in Australia
Chinese module maker and project developer Canadian Solar has acquired a 51% stake in project pipeline of five utility scale solar farms in New South Wales. The projects, which are at an early stage, were initiated by Netherlands-based Photon Energy NV.
Spain’s TSK wins contract to build 50 MW solar plant in Bolivia
The Oruro solar plant was tendered by the Bolivian government in April 2016. The $54.7 million facility will be connected to the network of local state-owned utility, ENDE.
Taiwanese cell giants plan US module factory
The newly minted merger of Neo Solar Power, Gintech and Solartech is planning a module factory, the second such factory to be announced by a large Asian PV maker since solar tariffs were finalized.
Battery storage challenges: Materials, longevity and project management
An academic event held last week in the U.K. presenting the results of two major research projects on energy storage provided an update on the current and future directions of battery storage technology and development.
BREAKING: JinkoSolar confirms plans to invest $410 million in the US
In the first official confirmation of what pv magazine has been writing for two weeks, the Chinese manufacturer authorized its U.S. subsidiary to finalize plans for the investment.
Swaziland launches tender for second solar park
The Swaziland Water Services Corporation is currently selecting consultants to conduct a feasibility study for a 10 MW solar power project.
Gintech, Solartech, NSP merger approved by board members
The coming together of three of Taiwan’s largest solar cell manufacturers has been given the green light today by the respective boards of directors of the three companies. New company United Renewable Energy Co., is expected to become a recognized entity on March 28.
