Solar Frontier to develop 100 MW of CIS plants in UK
Japanese thin film manufacturer to partner with New Energy for the World to develop 100 MW of CIS solar parks across the country, following success of previous 7.15 MW project in Banwell.
Australia: Commercial rooftop sector gets unexpected budget boost
The small commercial rooftop market in Australia could be set to get a short-term boost, under a provision targeted at small businesses in the federal budget handed down this week. The measure would allow businesses with annual revenues of under AUD$2 million (US$1.6 million) to immediately write off purchases up to AUD$20,000 (US$16,000) against their tax bill.
Solar-Fabrik granted self-administration insolvency right
Rejected by a court in Freiburg at the beginning of the month, beleaguered German PV manufacturer has now been permitted chance at self-administration insolvency.
Flextronics to produce NEXTracker's SPT controller
U.S.-based NEXTracker has selected global OEM electronics manufacturer Flextronics to produce its Self-Powered Tracking (SPT) controllers. The move will allow “a rapid commercial rollout of SPT”, the companies state.
Con Edison acquires 140 MW of Californian solar projects
Subsidiary of Consolidated Edison snaps up six shovel-ready PV projects from SolarReserve LLC and GCL Solar Energy, PPAs agreed with SCE and PG&E.
Jinko signs 1 GW supply agreement with CMNE
JinkoSolar has signed a two-year, 1 GW module supply deal with China Minsheng New Energy (CMNE), a subsidiary of China Minsheng Investment Corp. The modules will be used to develop PV power plant projects in China in 2015 and 2016.
Elkem finalizes REC Solar purchase
The Chinese-owned, Norway-based Elkem AS has completed the acquisition of REC Solar, the largest suppliers of solar panels in Europe.
Work underway on Finland's largest PV system
Helsinki Energy Company Helen has begun planning work on what will become Finland’s largest PV system. Customers will rent the panels for EUR 4.40 a month.
EPIA launches O&M best practice taskforce
The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) has launched an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) taskforce to develop best practice guidelines for the fast-growing sector. EPIA brought together stakeholders, service providers and asset managers, with the group meeting for the first time on April 23.
SunEdison considers MLP structure, announces $750M convertible notes sale
SunEdison Inc. is considering a general partnership (GP) business structure as part of a master limited partnership (MLP) to help it more effectively manage its TerraForm yieldco platforms. It has also announced its intention to sell US$750 million of convertible senior notes.
