Hanwha Q Cells signs 700 MW supply deal with 1366 Technologies
Hanwha Q Cells will source 700 MW of kerfless wafers from 1366 Technologies, under a five-year supply contract. The supply deal, announced today, is the largest commercial deployment of kerfless wafer technology, which avoids feedstock waste by forming a silicon PV wafer from molten silicon, in 1366’s approach, or from gas.
STA launches its Stunning Solar campaign just as distributed solar in the UK needs a helping hand
The UKs Solar Trade Associations Stunning Solar campaign aims to show consumers how aesthetically pleasing PV installations can be. The push couldnt come at a more pressing time for domestic PV in the country, as installations have dropped dramatically in the last two months.
Ecosummit 2016: time for open innovation in renewable sector
More than 50 renewable energy startups will be showcasing their solutions at Ecosummit in Berlin on April 26 and 27. Is there still room for early stage companies to make an impact in the solar industry? pv magazine discusses new trends and opportunities in cleantech fundraising with Ecosummit founder and CEO Jan Michael Hess.
TerraForm Global acquires 26.4 MW solar farm in Uruguay
Estranged yieldco of SunEdison finalizes $35.4 million deal for power plant built by Spain’s Solarpack Corp. Tecnologica SL as it seeks to stand apart from its beleaguered parent company.
Sungevity and REC Solar team up to share leads
Partnership between the two solar firms intended to reduce soft costs and eliminate upfront capital often required for U.S. businesses keen to adopt solar power.
Sonnedix launches 1.25 MWh Aquion battery project in Puerto Rico
The independent power producer commissions grid-scale, 1.25 MWh Aquion Aqueous Hybrid Ion Battery to provide power to 16 MW solar plant in Puerto Rico.
Enel begins production at 79 MW Chile solar plant
Enel Green Power Chile completes and connects the 79 MW Pampa Norte solar plant in Chile’s Antofagasta Region. Project cost $150 million and has secured a PPA with local utility.
China connects world's largest fishpond solar plant to grid
Announced by the Energy Bureau of Anhui Province last Wednesday, China has installed the largest floating PV plant atop a fishpond. The 20 MW array is located at a coal mining subsidence area of Huainan City and was connected to grid last month. The array is phase one of a larger 300 MW project.
5 takeaways on Turkish PV from Solarex
The 7th annual Solarex trade show is Istanbul closed its doors on Saturday. pv magazine was on the spot and tried to make sense of the ever-shifting regulatory and solar business landscape of this promising but, at times, frustrating market.
Fourth German solar tender draws 128 MW at average price of EUR 7.41 cents/kWh
Germany’s Federal Network Agency publishes results of the fourth solar PV project tender, which will deliver 128 MW solar capacity at a volume-weighted value of EUR 7.41 cents per kilowatt hour.
