SECI hands out PPAs for 80 MW of solar in India
India’s impressive solar deployment drive continued over the weekend, as Gujarat Industries Power Company (GIPCL) signed PPAs with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for two 40 MW solar PV plants at the Gujarat Solar Park, while the country’s major ports look to go green with their own PV arrays.
Russia's Solar Energy given the all clear to develop 90 MW of solar plants
The Russian solar group has been granted to right to build six solar power plants, each with a 15 MW capacity, in Russia’s southern Astrakhan Region, according to a statement from the regional government.
Hareon Solar Technology investing in its PV business operations
The Chinese firm, which survived a damaging lawsuit earlier in the year, is now ready to invest one again in its PV operations, with the announcement of 51 million yuan to be used to set up two new sub-units.
CAP sues SunEdison, alleging poor quality PV modules
Chiles largest mining group is taking the bankrupt renewable energy developer to court, alleging that the Amanecer PV plant is not producing the contracted output.
Battery storage set to strengthen South Australian grid
Energy giant AGL and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency are launching a 5 MW battery storage “virtual power plant” in South Australia with the aim of boosting grid stability, reducing power price volatility and supporting renewable energy.
TÜV Rheinland launches certification program in Japan
The German organization designed the new program for distributed commercial PV systems in the country.
Renova completes 19 MW in southwestern Japan
Although completed in May, the array had to undergo maintenance following an earthquake in April. The Japanese company is set to expand its solar portfolio from 190 MW to more than 300 MW.
China: XRMC unveils new 7.27 MW rooftop project in Xi'an
The grid-connected solar PV project is a first for parent group China Communication Construction and marks the company’s increased focus on renewable energy.
Heraeus Photovoltaics prevails in Taiwan patent ruling
While litigation in a patent dispute with Giga Solar Materials Corporation is still pending, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Court has confirmed the validity of the German company’s patent for its conductive paste.
Solar Mosaic raises $220 million in new funding
The leading California solar loan provider secured financing from private equity firm Warburg Pincus, Core Innovation Capital and Obvious Ventures. The company’s average loan amount is $30,000, with interest rates ranging between 2.49% and 8.48%.
