SunEdison wins 150 MW of PV projects in Karnataka, India
The U.S. solar company is expanding its footprint in India, where it has made a successful bid for 150 MW of projects in the state of Karnataka. The news follows SunEdison’s recently announced plans to develop 5 GW of solar in Rajasthan.
SolarWorld to add PERC PV cell, new module capacity in Oregon
A few months after its preliminary victories in a second round of trade cases against Chinese and Taiwanese PV imports, SolarWorld is expanding its PV manufacturing capacities in the United States.
Ethiopia aims for 300 MW of solar energy
Ethiopian Electric Power has tapped U.S. company Green Technology Africa to help develop 300 MW of solar power in the country, which is making an aggressive drive to expand electricity capacity from its current 55% coverage to 75% by next year.
Alevo sets up gigfab in US, expands storage operations in China
The Swiss energy storage startup is setting up a new gigawatt-scale battery production facility in a former cigarette factory in North Carolina and has signed a deal with China-ZK to sell its products and technology in China.
Hanwha Q CELLS to build 800 MW module fab in Malaysia
Construction start in early 2015, ramp-up to be completed by early 2016.
Sunrun, Outback Power partner on energy storage pilot project
As part of the program, Sunrun will combine and test OutBack Power’s technology consisting of weather-resistant batteries and inverters with home solar systems in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Chile: SunEdison closes $130 million for 69.5 MW Javiera plant
U.S.-based vertically integrated solar producer and project developer SunEdison has announced closure on $130 million in debt financing for its 69.5 MW PV power plant in Chile. The Javiera plant has been financed by local banks CorpBanca and BBVA.
SunPower posts 70% drop in third-quarter profit
The California company’s revenue between July and September was on par with its third-quarter result last year despite the hefty drop in profit. North America remains SunPower’s biggest market.
Israel testing industry with lowest FIT rates possible
Israel’s electricity market regulator PUA surprised everyone on Tuesday by suggesting a feed-in tariff for the Timna solar park lower than initially agreed. Israel has decided to develop its PV sector further and is attempting to do so at the lowest cost possible, testing the industry.
Hanergy & Heliatek complete BIPV HQ installations
China’s Hanergy has finalized phase I of its 3 MW building integrated photovoltaic installation, while Germany’s Heliatek completes installation using organic glass facade.
