Oman’s oil producer PDO issues tender for 100 MW solar project
Days after the Oman Power and Water Procurement company (OPWP) launched a tender for 500 MW of PV capacity, the country’s major oil producer has issued its own tender for another 100 MW.
Jolywood signs solar distribution agreement with IMI Industries
China-based Jolywood (Taizhou) Solar Technology Co. Ltd. has signed an agreement with Thailand’s IMI Industries Co., Ltd, under which the IMI Group will distribute Jolywood’s double-glass bifacial PV modules to the Thai solar market.
Canadian Solar sells another 3 PV plants in China
Canadian Solar Inc. has sold another three of its solar PV plants to Shenzhen Energy Nanjing Holding Co., Ltd. The undisclosed revenue will be recognized in the company’s Q4 2017 earnings.
U.S. researchers develop quantum dot solar glass
A team from the Los Alamos National Laboratory has developed a double pane solar glass, using quantum dot PV technology. The researchers say the glass could be integrated into buildings as a semi-transparent window, or added to existing solar panels to boost efficiency.
Aiko Solar’s annual PERC output hits 4 GW
Guangdong Aiko Solar Energy Technology’s mono-Si bifacial PERC production capacity has reached 4 GW per year, following a series of phased upgrades throughout the second half of 2017 at two of its production facilities in China.
Arcelormitall submits bid to acquire Exosun
Luxembourg-based Arcelormitall may expand its business in the solar sector through the acquisition of insolvent French solar tracker provider, Exosun.
Suntech’s black silicon solar cells enter mass production
Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd has announced its high efficiency black silicon solar cells have successfully entered mass production. It is targeting an annual capacity of 500 MW by Q1 2018.
From the US editor: Renewable energy and information pollution
A recent article in Bloomberg View illustrates clearly the mythology and misinformation that abounds regarding renewable energy, which in many cases is spread by the media.
PV covered 1.6% of Portugal’s power production in 2017
Overall, renewables accounted for more than 40% of the country’s electricity generation last year. Meanwhile, registered installed PV capacity has reached 478 MW.
GCL-Poly Energy reveals O&M, leasing deals following share sale
GCL-Poly Energy has announced a handful of service deals among several of its subsidiaries dating back to 2016, in line with disclosure requirements related to a recent share subscription by its Hong Kong-listed solar O&M unit, GCL New Energy (GNE).
