Latin America becomes more attractive for renewable energy investment, as Europe suffers the reverse trend
Emerging markets, especially in Latin America, are becoming hot beds for renewable energy investment, while European countries tumble down the league table of the Ernst & Young renewable energy country attractiveness index.
Daqo reports under $10/kg polysilicon production during Q1
The Chinese polysilicon and wafer maker has stayed profitable despite record low prices, and expects further improvements as polysilicon supply tightens.
Duke Energy begins construction on 25 MW New Mexico solar plant
The U.S. utility acquired the project from Infigen Energy and expect to complete and connect the solar farm in Quay County before the end of 2016.
EnSync and OATI Announce Strategic Alliance to Offer Distributed Energy Resource Control to Utilities
EnSync and Open Access Technology International, Inc (OATI) to Incorporate Independent Expertise in the Energy Arena and Combined Expertise on OATI’s South Campus to Provide Seamless DER Resource for Select Utility Customers.
Development banks, U.S. DOE pledge to support renewable energy in the Caribbean
IDB, CDB and CARICOM have joined forces with the U.S. DOE to take the first steps to support a transformation of the regions energy sector, which may include new financing assistance.
Southern Company expands moves into DG with PowerSecure acquisition
The acquisition by the U.S. utility holding company follows on earlier moves to enter the rooftop PV market.
Martifer Solar teams up with Canadian Solar for 63MW PV plant in Mexico
The 63MW PV project was awarded to Canadian Solar during Mexicos first electricity auction following the nations energy reform and will now be developed by Martifer Solar and JV Partners in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
S&C completes 7 MW solar energy storage in Ohio
A solar+storage system, which includes a 7 MW lithium ion energy storage connected to 4.3 MW solar plant, was officially unveiled in Minster, Ohio.
Enphase Energy launches its Enphase AC Battery in Australia and New Zealand
The two countries will be the first region in the world where the California-based company will be selling its Enphase Home Energy Solution, as it continues to expand into international markets.
Midsummer books repeat order for its flexible CIGS DUO line
Swedens Midsummer has announced a repeat order from an undisclosed multinational corporation based in Asia for its flexible substrate CIGS deposition production tool, called the DUO. The deal, in the multi-million dollar range, was placed after the DUO tooling passed a qualification- testing period, exceeding conversion efficiency targets.
