Yingli creates JV for 150 MW West African solar projects
Partnership with Namene Energy aims to develop 100 MW of utility-scale solar and 50 MW of commercial solar in Ghana and neighboring countries over next few years.
Brazil: Key tax exemption for net metering implemented in several states
An exemption from the ICMS tax for net-metered solar PV systems began on September 1 in several Brazilian states. This tax has been a key barrier to the development of distributed renewable energy.
Soventix begins work on a 30 MW PV project in the Dominican Republic
This will be by far the largest solar project in the island nation, which remains dependent upon imported oil and gas.
Soventix begins work on the first 30 MW phase of a PV project in the Dominican Republic
This will be by far the largest solar project in the island nation, which remains dependent upon imported oil and gas.
Soventix begins work on the first 30 MW phase of a PV project in the Dominican Republic
This will be by far the largest solar project in the island nation, which remains dependent upon imported oil and gas.
India surpasses 4 GW of installed solar PV
The nation of India surpassed 4 GW of grid-tied solar during July, according to the latest government statistics. 358 MW was installed in the first four months of the current fiscal year alone.
Renew Financial completes US$50 million securitization of PACE bonds
This is the company’s first securitization, but is part of a trend of securitization of PACE bonds as a means to drive down the cost of capital.
U.S. energy storage markets continue to grow
GTM Research’s latest numbers indicate a strong second quarter for all grid-tied energy storage market segments, with record deployment behind-the-meter. However, the best is yet to come.
ITC extension will assist solar growth, says US Energy Secretary
Ernest Moniz says the Obama administration backs Democrats’ calls for an extension of the Federal ITC; stresses the solar industry can grow without further subsidy but states time is running out to offer appropriate support.
Enel Green Power unveils $600m Brazil solar plan
Italian developer will invest $600 million in development of 553 MW of new solar PV capacity awarded under Brazil’s latest solar tender.
