ENGIE teaming with Heliatek to install HeliaSol lightweight technology at French school
ENGIE‘s teams have responded to tender calls by the Charente-Maritime Department, and will offer to cover a 530 square meter roof of secondary school Pierre Mendès-France in la Rochelle using HeliaSol technology.
ET Energy to build 61 MWp solar project in Malaysia
With over 220,000 solar modules installed on 110 hectares of land, the project is expected to be switched on by the end of 2018.
Lesotho’s first utility-scale solar project moves forward
The government of the African country has issued an expression of interest in seeking consultancy companies for the environmental and social impact assessment of a 20 MW PV power project.
ARENA grants $1.9 million for distributed energy trials in Western Australia
Western Australia’s electricity provider Horizon Power is set to receive a financial shot in the arm through the installation of various distributed energy technologies in 90 homes and businesses in the coastal town of Carnarvon, which is home to the state’s first utility-scale energy storage, currently under trial.
Polysilicon shortage in China drives 35% price spike, Bloomberg reports
Amid an unexpected shortage of a key raw material, solar manufacturers in China are now under pressure of higher costs and narrowing margins.
Mexico’s power auction pre-selects 16 bids with average price of $20.57/MWh and 2.56 GW of combined capacity
According to the auction’s preliminary results, solar may account for 55% of contracted power with 3.0 TWh. Final results will be announced on November 22.
TerraForm Power refinances with $350 million term loan facility
On the heels of its acquisition by Brookfield, the yieldco is putting its financial house in order.
Israel: 120 MW solar plant to be constructed by Belectric Isreal and Solel Boneh
Shikun & Binui Renewable Energy Ltd, the renewable energy arm of Israel conglomerate Shikun and Binui will own the plant, which will be located near the village of Zeélim.
Manz reports revenue and profit increase
The PV equipment manufacturer further improved its sales in the third quarter. The company said its CIGS orders are fully on schedule and will be included in the results of the fourth quarter.
Mudajaya to finance 49 MW in Malaysia with Islamic bonds
Mudajaya, a Malaysian engineering and construction group, aims to raise up to 245 million ringgit ($58.7 million) by issuing sukuk Islamic bonds. It will use the proceeds to finance the construction of 49 MW of solar capacity in northern Peninsular Malaysia.
