Yingli reports 240 MW shipment
Chinese panel maker is trying to kill a rumor it has been forced, by debts, to halt production. Yingli will supply panels exclusively for Latin America’s largest PV-CSP hybrids.
ARECO, Z-One open PV module facility in Egypt, plan 100 MW project
The Arab Renewable Energy Company Organization (ARECO) and Z-One Holding FZCO have announced joint solar plans in Egypt and Africa. In addition to a module manufacturing facility, they have also unveiled a 100 MW PV project.
California: Utilities urge for DG solar to count towards 50% renewables goal
Two of Californias biggest utilities have requested that distributed generation be included in the states RPS Program, which is looking to increase the annual amount of electricity generated by renewables to at least 50% by the end of 2030.
U.S. maintains solar tariffs, mixed response from industry
The U.S. Department of Commerce ruling to maintain tariffs on Chinese crystalline silicon modules, although at adjusted rates, has been met with mixed responses from the global industry.
Update: Reports of a halt in production at Yingli
Two independent sources close to leading Chinese solar manufacturer Yingli have reported to pv magazine that production has been suspended at Yingli Green Energy.
Obama backs plans to bring 300 MW of solar to poorer US households
White House outlines proposals to install more solar panels on more than 50,000 low-income households with the use of $520 million of federal money.
Scatec Solar partners with Nizam Energy on $300m Pakistan PV project
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif signs agreement with Norway’s Scatec Solar in Olso to jointly develop 150 MW of solar power plants in Pakistan, together with Nizam Energy.
8minutenergy commences construction of 137 MW California solar farm
The Springbok 1 Solar Farm, located in Kern County, will become one of the largest PV plants in the region once complete, Swinerton Builders is acting as the EPC.
Buffett strikes cheapest electricity price in US with Nevada solar farm
Berkshire Hathaway’s NV Energy strikes PPA price of 3.87 cents per kWh for electricity generated by First Solar’s 100 MW Playa Solar 2 project, according to Bloomberg.
IFC to invest $25m in MENA renewable energy
The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, to steer the funds towards Alcazar Energy, a power company that will develop solar and wind projects in the region.
