Solar Frontier tapped to supply 14 MW projects in Indiana
The leading CIS solar energy solutions provider — a subsidiary of Japanese oil and gas giant Showa Shell Sekiyu — continues to expand its U.S. footprint with two new plants in the Midwest. Built by Vaughn Industries, the installations will utilize Solar Frontier’s advanced CIS modules.
Abraaj Group, Aditya Birla partner on solar in India
The global equity investor and the Indian multinational are looking to develop a gigawatt-scale solar energy platform in the country.
ReneSola sells 16.5 MW UK PV plant to Foresight Solar Fund
The Chinese solar developer offloads asset, located in Membury, England, to Jersey-based investment company Foresight Solar Fund Limited; transaction is third deal between the two companies.
SkyPower agrees $1bn deal to build 500 MW of solar in Panama
Canadian solar developer announces another large-scale solar agreement, this time with Panama President Juan Carlos Varela, to develop 500 MW of solar power over the next five years.
Chorus IPO brings in $112.5 million
The solar and wind operator will invest proceeds, which could reach $134 million if an over-allotment option is exercised, in further growth.
Australia drops anti-dumping case against Chinese solar firms
Australian Anti-Dumping Commission recommended the investigation be terminated in April having found only negligible injury or hindrance caused to the Australian PV industry.
SunEdison to halt transfer of assets to yieldcos
Citing market dislocation, SunEdison has announced short-term changes to its operating plan. This includes a plan to hold more projects in warehouses instead of moving them into the company’s two yieldcos.
REC to offer bid in Dubai's 800 MW solar park tender
The Oslo-based PV manufacturer company says that REC solar panels are tough and reliable enough to withstand the heat and sandstorms that exist in Dubai.
Solar funding rises in Q3 despite dismal stock prices
Mercom Capital’s latest quarterly report shows the volume of VC funding and debt financing rising during Q3, while public market financing fell.
California Governor Brown signs 50% renewable portfolio standard into law
The mandate of 50% renewables by 2030 is one of the strongest in the nation, and is expected to drive substantial investment into solar.
