AES announces $100m solar securitization
The deal marks the sixth solar securitization in the U.S., following four from SolarCity and one from Sunrun. Notes to be secured via revenue from 1,548 solar installations across the U.S.
Japan: Thai utility eyes 100 MW plant, Mitsubishi UFJ to invest in Fukushima project
Thailand-based power producer Ratchaburi Electricity forms JV for investment in 100 MW Japan solar plant; Four lenders partner to provide loan for 53 MW solar farm in Fukushima.
SMA revises 2015 sales upwards, anticipates loss reversal
German PV power electronics giant SMA has revised up its 2015 full-year sales forecast up by EUR 50 million ($56 million). The company predicts it will break even (EBIT) or book a EUR 10 million profit for the year.
Germany: IBC completes three solar parks in three months
Developer builds three turnkey solar power plants for Main-Spessart-Solar GmbH with a combined output of 10 MWp. All three connected to the grid within just three months, to be operated as community projects.
Australia leads world in residential solar penetration
New data have revealed that Australia has the highest rate of PV penetration in the residential segment. Report publisher describes Australia’s role as: “pioneering the experiment of rooftop solar and the world is watching.”
Belectric OPV completes world's largest organic BIPV array in Africa
The German OPV producer develops energy-generating solar shade sail for the new Peace and Security building of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Installation is largest BIOPV project in the world.
Conergy sets sights on IPP ventures in Americas region
Downstream solar developer announces strategic move into asset ownership as it reveals plans to become a solar independent power producer (IPP), starting with Americas market.
Conergy moves into asset ownership
Along with appointing a new team to lead the Americas, Conergy has announced that it will move downstream to become an independent power producer, starting in North Carolina.
Arkansas approves power contract for 81 MW solar PV project
The Stuttgart Solar project will be the first large-scale solar plant to be built in the state. The project is planned to be completed no later than mid-2019.
Greece’s new government: new energy policy?
With Greece forming a new government, will the country at last engage with the serious reforms it needs to keep it afloat? And will the energy sector embrace groundbreaking technological change?
