Off-grid digest for June 19
Tanzania primed for micro and off-grid projects, new on and off-grid inverter and other African opportunities. A fortnight’s off-grid news, curated by specialist editor Pete Carvill
New 10 MW plant shows the possibility for development in Germany
While Germanys large scale solar sector has more-or-less come to a standstill, the potential for profitable projects has been demonstrated by a new 10 MW plant. ISM developed the project in Germanys east, with Hanwha Q Cells supplying the modules.
Leading German solar players call for end to minimum price
Wacker, Baywa r.e. and MVV, three major German companies in the energy sector, have called for an end to the minimum price regime applied to Chinese modules. The companies claim the minimum price regulation is standing in the way of German market growth.
TerraForm Power prices public offering of common stock
TerraForm Power today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 15,750,000 shares, or approximately $599 million, of its Class A common stock at a price to the public of $38.00 per share.
Greece turns to lignite
Greece’s electricity market operator LAGIE published this week the country’s latest renewable energy statistics concerning the first four months of 2015. According to LAGIE’s report, Greece installed 7 MW of new photovoltaics from January to April. Specifically, all new installations were added in January and February, while in March and April there was no installation activity at all.
World Bank supports 80 MW solar installations in Honduras with guarantees?
The growth of investment in solar energy in Honduras continues at breakneck speed. MIGA, which is part World Bank, has guaranteed an investment of US$56.7 million for three SunEdison projects in Hondurus.
Fraunhofer ISE head to step down, run for public office
Eicke Weber, the head of leading solar research body the Fraunhofer ISE, has announced that he will step down from his post and run for public office. Most interestingly Weber has announced he will stand for Germanys Free Democratic Party in regional elections.
Yingli partners with Longi on mono products
Chinese companies Yingli and LongiCompanies to cooperate across full monocrystalline value chain, from ingot production to panel assembly.
Work begins at SunPowers 102 MW Henrietta project
SunPower has commenced construction on its 102 MW Henrietta Solar Project in California. The U.S. company is deploying its SunPower Oasis Power Plant system at the site.
Mercom tips 2016 global PV market to reach 57.4 GW
2015 looks set to be another year of growth for the global solar market with new installations set to reach 57.4 GW. Mercom Capital delivered the prediction its Global Solar Forecast, published this week.
