Indonesia’s PLN signs deals for 45 MW of solar
State-owned utility PT PLN (Persero) signed agreements with six developers in late March to build PV projects throughout the Southeast Asian nation.
Saudi Arabia shortlists 27 companies for PV project
The Saudi Renewable Energy Development Office (REPDO) has announced a shortlist of 27 companies that will be invited to submit proposals for 300 MW of solar PV commissioned as part of the first round of Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Program (NREP).
Russia plans to introduce net-metering for residential PV
If approved, the new net-metering scheme would come into force by the end of this year. Power surplus woul be sold to the grid at a rate of RUB 1 ($0.0174)/kWh.
Hanergy claims return to profit in 2016 annual financial report
Hong Kong energy firm posts revenue of HK$4.48 billion in 2016, and reports profits of HK$252 million following the resumption of trading. Firm’s solar division reports solid results.
Schmid and MacDermid 2017 Technology Highlights award winners
Schmid Group and MacDermid Enthone have been selected as pv magazine’s 2017 Technology Highlights award winners. In late March, the prize jury of industry experts met to select the winners, from a shortlist of eight innovative new PV production equipment and materials. Dozens of entries to the award were received from suppliers worldwide. Alongside the two winners, the jury selected Sinton Instruments as worthy of special commendation as having provided the ‘Technology to Watch’ in 2017.
Sri Lanka seeks bids for 60 MW of large-scale PV
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Electricity Board has issued a tender for the construction of 60 PV power plants with a capacity of 1 MW each. Bids must be submitted by April 26.
Kaco raises 2016 guidance on strong order increase
The inverter maker has significantly revised up its guidance after a strong start to 2017. The company said it had received several orders from the Middle East, Turkey and India.
Chilean authorities greenlight 93 MW of solar in Arica y Parinacota Region
The approved project is the $200 million Alwa solar plant. The installation will be located in northern Chile.
Powerfield plans 300 MW module factory in the Netherlands
The Dutch solar company has launched a plan to build a 300 MW solar module manufacturing facility in Noord-Groningen, northern Netherlands. The factory is expected to begin manufacturing activities in 2018.
Residential battery firm Moixa receives equity investment from Japan’s TEPCO
The developer of home batteries has attracted half a million pounds’ worth of equity investment from Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings to aid its market expansion.
