GE signs 30 MW battery storage deal with CESP
Coachella Energy Storage Partners (CESP) has contracted GE to supply it with a 30 MW Li-ion energy storage system, as part of its contract with the Imperial Irrigation District (IID). Commercial operation is scheduled for Q3 2016.
El Salvador to hold 150 MW renewable energy auction
This will be the nation’s second auction for renewables in only a few years. When the projects approved are built, solar is expected to play a much larger role in the nation’s energy mix.
Federal regulators clear SunEdison to acquire Vivint Solar
SunEdison has the approval of the U.S. government to proceed with its planned acquisition of Vivint Solar, which will give the company a major presence in the U.S. residential solar space.
Canadian Solar results dip slightly during Q2, preparations for yieldco continue
Canadian Solar retained a healthy margin and profit in its latest quarterly results, and reported strong operational results, despite shipments below guidance. The company says it is progressing towards establishing a yieldco vehicle, but retains backup plans.
SMA bags 700 MW inverter order
Inverter manufacturer, SMA has received a 700 MW order from Swinerton Renewable Energy. The company’s central inverters will be deployed in seven PV projects in California.
India: 100 MW bid opens in Uttar Pradesh
India’s energy conglomerate NTPC has invited bidding for its 100 MW of solar projects in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This is part of NTPC’s commitment to develop 10,000 MW of renewable energy by 2020.
China's PV manufacturing output surpasses $31bn in first half of year
Country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) confirms January-June period generated 200 billion yuan of output value in the solar PV sector, outstripping 2014’s performance.
Invenergy's storage project shortlisted for Innovation Award
Chicago-based Invenergy’s Grand Ridge energy storage project has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2015 Innovation Award. The lithium storage project has been operational since May this year.
Suntech agrees 200 MW Indian supply deal with Adani
Collaboration follows last month’s 9.3 MW project, and will see the Chinese solar power company supply 200 MW of panels for a solar project in India’s Tamil Nadu state.
Greenskies finalizes finance for $165m US solar projects
The Connecticut-based solar integrator has closed a $165 million financial package with First Niagara Financial Group for the development of 127 solar projects in 12 U.S. states.
