Foresight Solar Fund to buy 48% stake in 110 MW Bannerton solar farm in Australia
The British solar energy developer will purchase its first PV asset outside of the U.K. in the deal, which is being conducted as part of a joint venture with Syncline Energy Pty Ltd.
CEA-INES and EDF introduce new lightweight PV module at EU PVSEC
Presented at EU PVSEC 2017, Amsterdam, CEA-INES and EDF have co-patented Solight, a new product that incorporates innovative features in the structure and materials used.
Azure Power wins 20 MW solar rooftop contract for Indian Railways
The Indian clean energy developer secures yet another contract to expand the electrification of Indian Railways using solar power.
Denmark to provide level playing field for solar subsidies
Danish government and People’s Party agree to allow solar and onshore wind projects to compete on equal terms in tender auctions over next two years.
X-Elio raising €92.5 million bonds to refinance five solar projects
The Spanish renewable energy developer to issue bonds for the refinancing of 33 MW of installed PV capacity located in Spain.
ENGIE’s Solairedirect inaugurates 82 MW solar PV plant in France
Large 82 MW solar plant located in Greoux-les-Bains in France has been inaugurated by France’s largest solar company ENGIE through its subsidiary Solairedirect.
easyJet eyes battery-powered short haul flights within decade
The U.K.-based low-cost airline believes it could operate electric flights under two hours in duration within the decade, having partnered with U.S. firm Wright Electric to develop a battery-propelled aircraft.
US grid-tied residential storage surpasses off-grid use, finds GTM report
Until 2017, most residential battery storage systems were installed off-grid – but GTM Research says 2017 is the year that changes – and changes dramatically.
ReneSola posts Q2 results, outlines restructuring plan
ReneSola has recorded a net loss of $31.5 million for the second quarter of 2017, from a loss of $23.2 million in the first three months of the year.
Flasher trends at EU PVSEC
Discussion about the adaptation of standards for Flashers, and the way in which high-performance and bifacial modules should be measured goes on. Berger Lichttechnik is now launching a new cell tester and Halm reports a three-digit number of delivered cell testers.
