Australias largest solar plants officially online
First Solar, Inc. has officially opened Australias two largest solar projects. Both the 102 MW Nyngan and 53 MW Broken Hill PV plants are located in New South Wales.
What’s next for Jordan’s solar PV sector?
Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has this week published an official announcement about the installation of a new 200 MW PV plant in Jordan. pv magazine expands on the news and looks at the implications for the Jordanian solar market.
Enel receives $1 billion credit line from China
Enel has signed a US$1 billion framework agreement with the Bank of China and the China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE) to promote the development of global projects, particularly under Enel Green Power.
Kyocera starts work on 13 MW floating solar plant
Kyocera has begun construction on what it says is the worlds biggest floating solar PV plant. The 13.7 MW project is located in Japan and should be complete in 2018.
US DOE: Austin Energy biggest winner under SHINES storage program
Austin Energy has emerged as the biggest winner under the U.S. Department of Energys (DOEs) latest funding round, which has seen US$18 million awarded to six energy storage+solar projects. It will partner with the likes of Tesla, Samsung and SolarEdge to develop solar LCOEs of $0.14/kWh when combined with storage, for example.
Africa: Djibouti announces 300 MW solar project as part of 100% renewable future goal
The Djibouti Government has announced work is underway on a 300 MW solar PV plant. Around EUR 360 million will be invested in the project, which is being undertaken by Switzerlands Green Enesys. The goal of the African country is to procure 100% of its energy from renewables.
WFES: Egypt could add 500 MW of PV in 2016, says MESIA
A new report released by the Middle East Solar Industry Association at WFES forecasts a strong year for Egypt and Jordan in particular for the MENA region.
Nevada to reconsider retroactive changes to net metering
Nevada regulators will hear an appeal from the states consumer advocate asking to grandfather existing customers under the old net metering program, as the battle between the solar industry and the Sandoval Administration continues.
GTM Research: 59 GW of solar installed in 2015, 64 GW coming in 2016
The company’s latest forecast of global demand predicts big growth in the Indian and U.S. solar markets this year.
WFES: scaling renewables in GCC will reap huge social and economic benefits, says IRENA
An IRENA report presented at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi outlines how Middle Eastern countries can reduce carbon footprint by 8% if GCC targets are achieved; WWF urges region to show more leadership.
