Emerging markets 2015: reason for optimism in Indonesia
The election of Joko Widodo to Indonesia’s presidency in July was met by Indonesians with optimism that his government will direct funds towards health care, education and infrastructure investments. President Widodo’s decision in November to slash the fuel subsidies in particular provided the energy industry with optimism that a new era may be dawning for renewables including solar PV in the populous nation.
Trina Solar modules top environmental performance scorecard
For the third year running, modules produced by China’s Trina Solar scored highest in the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition scorecard, which ranks modules on environmental and social performance.
Scottish & English PV landscapes end 2014 on high
Scotland has now reached 142 MW of solar PV, while across the U.K. cumulative PV capacity now stands at 4.671 GW. What are the recent PV trends in the U.K.’s regions and will Scottish PV soar in 2015?
Enel puts 136 MW of solar PV on line in Chile
Enel has completed two solar PV projects in Northern Chile, as well as the final phase of a third. These three are part of an uptick in operational PV capacity reported by Chilean authorities.
Shared renewables programs move towards reality in California
Under the rules set by California regulators the state’s three large private utilities will put online 600 MW, with PG&E and SCE to take around 270 MW each.
Vivint Solar eyes 20 new offices in 2015 expansion
The US residential solar company is set to expand across the entire nation with the creation of 20 new sales and operations offices.
Amtech acquires SoLayTec from RENA
U.S.-based Amtech Systems has acquired p-type PERC and n-type technology supplier SoLayTec from RENA. SoLayTec will be brought into the Amtech group through its Dutch subsidiary Tempress Group Holding.
UAE's Masdar begins $50m PV projects in Pacific Islands
Construction has begun on the creation of four solar PV plants in Kiribati, Fiji, Tuvalu and Vanuatu that will deliver 1.8 MW of clean energy to the island countries.
Scatec Solar secures financing for 164 MW of PV projects
The Oslo-headquartered solar developer has closed project financing for a 104 MW PV plant in Utah, US, and a further 60 MW plant in Honduras.
Schmid to supply 200 MW of manufacturing equipment to Russian Federation
German PV equipment supplier Schmid has announced a deal to supply 200 MW of solar manufacturing equipment to Russian manufacturer Solar Systems. The fab will be constructed by Turkeys Pekintas Group and will be located in the special economic zone (SEZ) of Alabuga, Russia.
