Poland can reach 38% clean energy penetration by 2030, finds IRENA
Report by the International Renewable Energy Agency, with input from the Polish Ministry of Economy, suggests the country can dramatically increase its use of renewables over the next 15 years.
Solar Frontier sells 15 MW US solar project
Solar Frontier has sold a 15 MW solar PV project in California for an undisclosed sum. Commercial operation is slated for November.
Off-grid solar market worth $300 million annually
The off-grid solar market now represents US$300 million annually, with more than 13 million products having been sold to date, according to a new report. The sub-Saharan market is said to be reporting the strongest growth, followed by South Asia.
Trina announces management restructure
Trina Solar has announced changes to its regional senior management structure in Europe and Africa, in order to boost growth.
ReneSola CFO resigns
Daniel Lee, CFO of China-based ReneSola Ltd has announced his resignation. The reason for his decision has not been communicated. The company’s VP of Financial Control will serve as interim CFO, following his departure.
Australia: Adelaide airport array characteristic of C&I growth
A 1.17 MW rooftop array at the Adelaide airport in Australias south is evidence of the growth being seen in the commercial rooftop sector. While the sector may not have increased in size as dramatically as was expected by some, solar industry participants are reporting a big uptick in activity in the sector.
SunLink completes 37 MW tracker delivery to Honduras
Honduras project is one part of SunLink’s growth in the Americas region, where the company’s total installs have now surpassed 1 GW of components for the solar PV sectors of the region.
New China solar entrant plans 1.15 GW of PV projects
Shenzhen-listed company, Baoan Real Estate has unveiled plans to invest around US$1.5 billion in solar PV projects totaling 1.15 GW in China. The funds are expected to be raised within the next six months.
Proinso secures EPM contract for 100 MW solar project in Philippines
The U.K.-headquartered solar energy firm has been appointed engineering, procurement and management provider for the 100 MW Subic Bay solar farm, which will be one of the largest in Southeast Asia.
Sunrun surpasses 100,000 customers in the US
The residential solar company has this week added its 100,000 customer in the U.S. residential market. Combined Sunrun solar systems in the country have now generated more than 1.3 terawatts of clean power.
