SNEC Daily: First day of exhibition draws huge crowds
Day one of the SNEC exhibition attracted massive crowds as China brushed off worries about a slow start to the year.
ISE Group, Total and SunPower switch on 27 MW solar project
French energy giant Total and its affiliate U.S. module manufacturer SunPower, in partnership with Japanese egg producer ISE Group have switched on a 27 MWp PV power plant in the city of Nanao on Japan’s Honshu Island.
Sweden and Norway extend joint electricity certificate system for renewables to 2030
The governments of Sweden and Norway have come to an agreement on how the electricity certificate system for renewable energies will be further implemented. The joint market-based support system of the two Scandinavian countries is open to power plants utilizing biofuels, wind, solar, hydro and tidal energy.
Enel gets approval for 60 MW PV plant in Brazil
Brazil’s energy regulator has approved a 60 MW solar project under development by the Italian power utility in the state of Bahia. The project was selected in a renewable energy auction held by the Brazilian government.
Slovenia launches solar rebate scheme
The Slovenian government has earmarked €3 million to finance solar rebates in 2017. The funds will cover 20% of the costs for buying and installing a PV system under net metering.
Imec claims 22.8% efficiency for bifacial n-type PERT solar cell
The Belgian research institute has developed a bifacial n-PERT solar cell with a conversion efficiency of 22.8%. Imec researchers claim this cell has the potential for a cost-of-ownership at module level of less than $0.30/W.
Manz finalizes $282 million CIGS order from China
The German equipment provider secured official approvals in connection with major CIGS orders from China.
BREAKING: Sungevity bankruptcy ends with court-approved $50 million sale
A Delaware bankruptcy judge yesterday approved the sale of the bankrupt residential solar installer to private equity firm Northern Pacific Group.
India: ReNew Power switches on 143 MW solar farm in Telangana
The Indian independent power producer has commissioned the largest solar PV project in the Indian state of Telangana, where it is looking to grow its solar portfolio to 510 MW over the next few months.
Engie acquires stake in Chinese solar developer Unisun
The French energy giant has entered the Chinese solar market through a 30% equity investment in local PV developer Unisun.
