Martifer Solar grows Italian O&M portfolio by 11.5 MW
The Portuguese solar project developer augments O&M business in Italy with deal to service 14 solar PV plants owned by Green Utility; global O&M portfolio reaches 600 MW.
Enphase to debut AC battery Down Under
U.S. microinverter supplier Enphase has selected Australia to launch its new AC Battery product. The Australian PV market has presumably been selected because of its high levels of residential PV penetration, falling feed in rates for solar electricity, feed in limitations in some states, and an expected wave of consumers looking for more value from their PV array as highly subsidized historic FITs expire.
Mexico to award longer PPAs under energy auctions, specific scheme for renewables
The rules for the electricity market published on Tuesday establish longer PPAs for projects awarded in auctions. The first energy tender is expected this year. The electricity market starts to operate at the beginning of next year.
Luminant to purchase 116 MW of solar power from SunEdison
Subsidiary of Energy Future Holdings announces power purchase agreement with U.S. solar company for 116 MW of solar power generated by large-scale solar plant in Upton County, Texas.
Low carbon smart cities could save world $22tn, finds study
Global Commission on Climate and Economy urges national governments to back efforts to transform cities into climate-smart hubs to save money, lower emissions and improve living standards.
Australias 102 MW Nyngan produces 60,000MWh in first three months
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) reports that the first three months of operation of the Nyngan Solar Plant as representing a milestone for large scale PV in the country. The solar park has delivered 60,000MWh to Australias National Electricity Market (NEM) in its first three months of operation.
PV trade dispute: EU ProSun files request for expiry review of undertaking
EU Prosun announced this summer its intention to file the request with the European Commission within the allotted time and it has now done so before the deadline expired this past weekend. Supporters and opponents in the PV trade dispute are increasingly staking out their positions on the issue.
GCL-Poly to offload non-solar business for $503m
The Chinese polysilicon and wafer producer plans to sell all non-solar related interests to Jiangsu Golden Concord Energy Co. for a reported sum of 3.2 billion yuan.
Little Sun crowd-funding goal up 300% after six days
Crowd funding for the Berlin-based start-up and social business’ latest product continues to skyrocket. CEO Felix Hallwachs speaks with pv magazine about the company’s plans for its new solar powered cell phone charger and the spectacular success of its funding campaign.
UK energy secretary defends solar FIT cuts
Amber Rudd pens column in which she explains the government’s proposals to slash the U.K. feed-in tariff by 87%; industry remains surprised and disappointed by the move.
