Suniva adds 200 MW module capacity
American high efficiency mono and polycrystalline cell and module manufacturer Suniva has announced that it will begin construction of a new 200 MW manufacturing facility, in the state of Michigan. Suniva will begin construction in August, with production beginning in Q4 2014.
Canadian Solar supplies modules for 100 MW Ontario PV plant
The solar developer will supply more than 450,000 modules for the project, as well as providing engineering, procurement and construction services.
Major push toward third party ownership Down Under
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) announced an investment of AUD$120 million (US$113 million) to kick start three solar leasing and PPA programs in the country. While not the recipient of any of the CEFC funding, Sungevity Australia has welcomed the move saying it will increase awareness of third party ownership.
Coal use undermining German, UK climate efforts, warns WWF
Study by the WWF finds Germany and U.K. are among biggest coal consumers in EU, with four German coal plants among the region’s five dirtiest.
Shunfeng lands $323 million credit line
Boosted by the acquistion of Suntech, the Chinese group is looking to expand operations in the U.S. and Asia and has slated $74 million for investment in 100 MW of projects in Japan.
Wacker earnings forecast for 2014 revised upwards
The polysilicon manufacturer says that special income from retained advanced payments and damages will swell the company’s EBITDA figures for 2014.
European Commission approves German renewable energy law
The new Renewable Energy Act requires renewable electricity producers to sell on the market. The law also calls for a pilot tender program for ground-mounted solar installations.
Enphase to provide microinverter systems to more than 1,500 new French homes
The deal by a French installer to provide solar PV systems equipped with microinverter systems for a major French home builder may be the beginning of broader adoption of the technology in Europe.
New South Wales bucks trend to go big on solar
The state government in New South Wales is set to buck the trend around the country and adopt a bullish stance on renewables. The populous state’s environment minister told attendees at the Clean Energy Week in Sydney today that the government intends to make the state “the number one in energy and environmental policy.”
WindStream Technologies installs world's largest wind-solar project in Jamaica
Employing the company’s hybrid SolarMills, the 80 kW installation will generate more than 106,000 kilowatt hours a year for leading Kingston law firm Myers, Fletcher & Gordon.
