Isolux Corsan to build 37 MW PV plant on Native American land
The Spanish company was awarded the project by the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority for a 37.6 MW plant in Arizona, which will be the companys second utility-scale solar plant in the United States.
Exclusive: Solarworld CEO Frank Asbeck breaks silence on Hemlock dispute
Solarworld CEO Frank Asbeck speaks to pv magazine in his first extensive interview on the recent finding against the company in its legal dispute with Hemlock Semiconductor. A supremely confident Asbeck explains why he doesn’t think the judge’s decision changes the case at hand, while still expecting a settlement with Hemlock, and why any final decision will not affect the company’s American subsidiary nor the German company.
UK: First Contracts for Difference solar farm connected to grid
The 11.94 MW solar farm has been developed by Lightsource Renewable Energy and is the first such installation to be completed under the CfD scheme.
Hevel begins construction on a 15 MW PV plant in Russia
Russias largest integrated solar company, Hevel LLC, has begun construction on a 15 MW solar PV plant in Russias Saratov Region, as the company continues to expand both its project pipeline and its manufacturing capability.
HPQ Silicon invests in PyroGenesis' PUREVAP technology for polysilicon production
The Canadian material exploration company has acquired the intellectual property for the PUREVAP process, as well as a pilot plant from PyroGenesis, to produce solar grade silicon metal from quartz.
Spain: Extremadura submits public information of a 500 MW solar project
The project is located in the municipality of Usagre, in the southwest of Spain.
Enphase reports third quarter of losses in Q2 2016
The microinverter maker has pursued price reduction to gain market share, but has not turned a profit since Q3 2015.
Tesla, SolarCity could unveil merger plans as early as Monday
The consolidation of Elon Musk’s clean energy empire could be one step closer to reality: The electric carmaker and solar PV giant may soon announce plans to merge their operations.
Uganda set to roll with solar PV bus
The East African country is leading the way in green vehicle manufacturing. The state-owned Kiira Motors Corporation has developed three electric vehicles, including the Kayoola, which could become a first on the continent.
Germany adds nearly 120 MW of PV capacity in June
June saw the highest amount of newly installed solar PV capacity in the country. With solar remaining far behind the government’s annual 2.5 GW target, PV subsidies will remain unchanged in August. In the first half of the year, the country installed just 513 MW of PV capacity.
