Acme Solar wins 446MW
Another major winner in the 2,000MW Telangana state PV capacity tender appears to be Haryana-based energy management group Acme.
First Solar Q2 revenues soar on three project sales
First Solar has reported a doubling of revenues Q/Q on the back of the sale or majority interest sale of three projects. The company reports sales of US$896 million for the quarter, with revenues from its joint 8point3 Energy Partners’ IPO adding to revenues.
SunEdison to co-develop 'world's biggest' Bulli Creek solar farm in Australia
US solar giant SunEdison has been named as the co-developer with Australia’s Solar Choice of the proposed 2GW Bulli Creek mega solar project in south-west Queensland, which would be the largest in the world once fully developed.
Enphase Energy Q2 shipments up 48% YOY
U.S. module level power company ships record 195 MW in second quarter, revenue up 25% year-over-year, reaching $102.1 million.
$4 million funding for solar startup Bright
Solar advocate Jonah Greenberger’s brainchild “Bright” has managed to raise $4 million in funding. Bright’s aim is to install solar panels on Mexican roofs under a subscription program, where homeowners get panels for free but pay for use.
UK: Big60Million and Foresight Solar Fund close bond on 34 MW community PV
Joint venture between solar investor Foresight and community-benefit energy company Big60Million brings community and institutional finance together in the ongoing pursuit of greater solar deployment.
Silevo, SolarCity hold topping off ceremony at Buffalo Gigafactory
The 1 GW solar panel factory, which will manufacture Silevo’s high-efficiency modules, nears completion just 11 months after the project broke ground.
Forecast: Steady increase to 92 GW annual solar installations by 2020
Apricum’s latest report based on its global market PV model shows continual growth in cumulative installations. Brazil looks set to possibly become the new PV darling.
ReneSola forms JV with Pristine Sun for 300 MW US solar pipeline
The Chinese solar module manufacturer has teamed with the San Francisco-based EPC to develop, build and operate a portfolio of 300 MW of solar projects in the U.S., first 150 MW outlined for next year.
Ideal Power Q2 revenue surpasses expectations
The U.S power conversion company generated revenue of $1.2 million in Q2 following announcement of partnership with Germany’s Kaco. Losses posted at $2.3 million.
