Israel’s Energiya Global to build Liberia’s first 10 MW plant; invest $1 billion to African PV
Liberia’s president has inked a deal with Israel’s Energiya Global that will see the Israeli company developing the African country’s first ever solar plant, a 10 MW PV facility. However, Energiya Global has even greater plans in Africa.
France adds 78 MW of PV capacity in Q1 2017
As of the end of March 2017, mainland France had 6,853 MW of installed PV power, while its overseas territories reached 367 MW. French cumulative PV capacity has surpassed 7.2 GW.
Poland to hold auction for solar and renewables on June 29
The contry’s second auction for renewable energies will be open to solar, wind and hydro power projects ranging in size from 40 kW to 1 MW. Solar is expected to have the largest share.
GCL & Fuyang tie up on 200 MW in China
A subsidiary of GCL New Energy has signed a framework agreement with Fuyang New Energy Technology to build and operate up to 200 MW of solar capacity in China this year.
E.ON completes 10 MW energy storage system in Arizona
The Iron Horse project is paired with a 2 MW solar array and will provide frequency regulation as well as voltage control support.
Solarcentury completes 40 MW PV project in Chile
With the now completed solar park in central Chile, the British solar developer has further established its presence in the Latin American solar market.
Obayashi installs li-ion system at 17.9 MW PV plant
Obayashi has deployed a lithium-ion battery storage system with 6.75 MWh of storage capacity at a 17.9 MW solar project operated by one of its subsidiaries in northern Japan.
UK distribution network operators: frantic energy storage activity
A conference on the next steps for renewable energy in the UK that took place last week in London showcased the frantic energy storage activity that has engulfed the country’s distribution grid operators. The emerging question is when and whether the proposed projects can be built.
HT-SAAE’s PV factory in Turkey bags 300 MW of orders
In a bid to meet growing local demand, and reach out to the U.S. and European markets, the Chinese vertically integrated solar PV company has established a new manufacturing base in Turkey.
Video: thin film’s rise in China
After several years of little activity, thin-film production is currently enjoying a resurgence. Several big equipment deals have been made in recent months, one of the most significant of these is the partnership between German suppliers Manz and Shenhua & Shanghai Electric.
