8minutenergy Renewables, Macquarie Capital raise $30 million for California solar project
The leading PV developer and global financing group are partnering on the construction of the 90 MW Redwood Solar Farm in Kern County.
Tenaska taps First Solar to build 150 MW solar facility in Southern California
The thin-film PV manufacturer is constructing its second plant in California for the Omaha, Nebraska-based energy company. San Diego Gas & Electric Company has signed a 25-year PPA for the project.
Trina Solar to supply 23 MW of modules to Linuo Solar Power's rooftop project in China
The two companies look set to continue their relationship on future downstream projects. Trina sees “significant potential” in China’s growing distributed generation sector.
NRG Energy completes 6 MW community clean energy project in California
Developed in collaboration with Boeing and San Diego State University, the Community Solar 1 Generating Facility will power 2,200 local households.
SunPower secures $200 million loan program boost from Admirals Bank
The funding is to be used to develop SunPower’s residential solar project portfolio over the course of the next two years.
Allianz Renewable Energy Fund acquires 19.5 MW solar farm in UK
Allianz Global Investors says the Great Glemham plant offers stable cash-flows through the U.K.’s Renewables Obligation subsidy scheme and a long-term power purchase agreement.
Russia switches off Ukraine gas supply
Russia’s decision to halt all supplies to Kiev for debt non-payment has spooked Europe’s energy market.
India survey thirst for power, from any source
A consumer sentiment survey has illustrated the extent of power supply shortages in India. Businesses say a regular supply of electricity is more important than cheap power.
GT Advanced Technologies agrees furnace supply deal in Qatar
The company will supply its HiCz 200 monocrystalline furnace to Qatar Solar Energys new 300 MW PV production facility in Doha, Qatar.
Landmark solar thermal rooftop unveiled in Australia
A house in Sydney has been fitted with a fully building integrated photovoltaic and thermal rooftop that is one of the first in the world to generate electricity as well as heat.
