South African government to sign outstanding PPAs for solar and renewables in late October
The PPAs are related to 37 utility-scale projects selected in Rounds 3.5 and 4 of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP).
UK solar energy market expands further after investment by Dutch firm
Dutch company Maas Capital to invest £160 Million into U.K. social solar scheme that aims to to help low income areas.
Gintech, Solar Philippines sign 200 MW cell supply deal
Taiwan’s Gintech Energy has signed the first phase of a 200 MW solar cell supply deal with PV manufacturer and developer Solar Philippines.
France registers 233 MW of new PV capacity in first half of 2017
The country’s cumulative installed PV power reached 7.4 GW as of the end of June. Around 115 of the newly installed capacity for the six months of this year come from installations exceeding 250 kW.
DuPont and Dow finalize merger in $130bn deal
The two firms, which specialize in the production of backsheets and other materials for the solar industry, have completed a merger of equals that has been on the cards for almost two years.
Netherlands allocates 2.3 GW of solar in spring round of SDE+ program for large-scale renewables
Overall, the Dutch government allocated 3.2 GW of renewable energy generation capacity through the latest round of the program, which is open to solar and clean energy projects larger in size than 15 kW.
Colombia’s first solar park comes online
The 9.8 MW Celsia Solar Yumbo project, which is located in the southwestern region of Valle del Cauca, was built by local developer Celsia.
Sweden allocates additional funds for solar rebates
A further 200 million SEK will be allocated for 2017, while another 525 million SEK will be provided in 2018. The funds will be used to support residential and commercial rooftop solar.
Ciel et Terre starts building 2.5 MW of floating PV in Japan
Ciel et Terre has started installing a 2.55 MW floating solar array in central Japan.
Bondholder files lawsuit against Yingli’s subsidiary
The Chinese solar manufacturer has been trying to find an agreement with its bond holders for more than two years.
