Enphase unveils multi-faceted solar energy management and storage system
The company has launched an integrated energy management system and an AC storage solution at the Solar Power International trade show. These products will be available for residential and commercial PV systems in the second half of 2015.
8minutenergy signs EPC deal with Gehrlicher for three Calilfornia projects
Gehrlicher Solar America Corp. will build three projects for the independent solar PV developer.
First Solar begins construction of 141 MW PV plant in Chile
The Luz Del Norte, expected to be the largest PV plant in South America when completed, will make significant contribution to Chile’s national energy agenda. Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and leading government officials attended the project’s inaugural ceremony.
SPI Solar unit signs 100 MW of EPC deals in China
Xinyu Xinwei New Energy will handle EPC services for 100 MW of solar PV projects in China’s Hebei province.
TuNur seeking to provide UK with North African solar power
While the grand Desertec plan may be dead, the dream of delivering solar power from North Africa to Europe appears alive and well, at least for TuNur, which is looking for investment to export energy to the U.K.
UK farmers with PV to lose subsidies under new guidelines
Environment secretary Liz Truss to deny farmers with solar panels installed on their land the right to farm subsidies under the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy.
Kyocera teams up with Healthy Planet Partners fund
The companies are providing developer and EPC partners with an end-to-end solution, from assistance with origination, technical and financial feasibility analysis to construction and long-term financing.
Orix to pursue 800 MW Japan PV projects despite grid constraints
The Tokyo-based finance and leasing company hopes to install 800 MW of megasolar projects by 2018, and is not cowed by recent reports of grid restrictions for new solar projects.
Neo Solar Power subsidiary reveals 14 MW UK rooftop solar program
The scheme will be carried out by General Energy Solutions and will be the largest project for a housing community in the U.K.
India raises JNNSM target by 75%
Narendra Modi wants 15.75 GW, rather than 9 GW under the second phase of the national solar mission. Developers are meeting in New Delhi today to discuss the proposals.
