India: Coal plants to subsidize solar
The Indian government has ordered state utility giant NTPC to sell more expensive solar generated electricity with cheaper coal power as a single unit in an effort to increase solar uptake. As part of the initiative, the NTPC will build 15 GW of solar plants by 2019.
SunEdison installs 1.9 MW solar system for Delhi Metro
U.S. solar power developer completes construction of eight rooftop arrays at stations along the Indian city’s Badarpur-Fariadabad line; two more PV systems on the way for further lines.
Conergy to build solar park in Thailand
The solar power plant in Sa Kaeo province is scheduled to be completed in December. The company’s latest project in the country is in line with the Thai government’s goal of achieving a 20% renewables share by 2036.
Luxor supplies PV modules to Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture
Boasting Egypt’s largest PV rooftop system on a public structure, the ministry building employs 560 high-performance solar modules from the German PV manufacturer. The project is seen as a model for the use of solar energy in the Egyptian administration.
The solarization of Greece
Amidst Greece’s economic woes, Greenpeace Greece seeking to raise funding for an ambitious solar goal that embraces the country’s most plentiful natural resource.
JinkoSolar to supply 579 MW of PV modules to Brazil
The company will become one of the main PV suppliers in Brazil after entering into agreements to deliver Chinese-made modules for several winning projects in the country’s latest solar auction.
India: Adani, JSPL propose 2 GW of solar projects in Jharkhand
Adani Group and steel group Jindal Steel and Power and Limited (JSPL) have submitted proposals for what could be India’s largest solar plants. News of the ambitious plans follows reports of Adani’s efforts to establish a $3 billion PV cell and module fab in the country.
Talesun secures 222 MW Indian PV module deal
The Chinese PV maker will supply modules to Indian developer ACME over the next six months, as the nation’s solar PV market begins to take off.
REC, O Capital partner on solar development in Middle East, Africa
The PV manufacturer and the well situated Egyptian group have announced ambitious plans to embrace “amazing growth opportunities for solar energy,” which they say will enable them to dominate the region’s PV market.
Southern Power secures large stake in 300 MW First Solar project
The utility has purchased a controlling interest in First Solar’s 300 MW Desert Stateline power plant in California; power produced at site will be purchased by Southern California Edison.
