EU ProSun says fair competition will deliver jobs
ProSun has rejected the findings of the AFASE-sponsored report on the Sino/EU PV trade case, which was presented today in Brussels. ProSun has argued that fair competition, “is beneficial to everybody.”
KKR acquires 69 MW PV project in Ontario
Investment company KKR & Co. L.P. has acquired Starwood Energy Group Global, LLCs 69 MW Sault Ste. Marie (SSM) photovoltaic project, located in Ontario, Canada.
US: LADWP receives influx of solar FIT applications
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has received applications to build 107 MW of solar projects in the first week of its new renewable energy FIT program.
PV in the Philippines beginning to pay off
The photovoltaic market in the Philippines may be small, but it is increasingly gaining momentum, with cumulative capacity totaling over 5 MW. An important driver is the high cost of conventional electricity which, coupled with the countrys FIT program, means the technology is starting to pay off.
SolarWorld debt negotiations continue
SolarWorld AG is currently under massive debt pressure. To ease the situation, the company is in discussions with banks and bondholders regarding solutions. None have, however, been thus far found.
India: Andhra Pradesh sees 1.35 GW of solar bids submitted
Over 180 bids for solar projects totaling 1.35 GW have been submitted under Andhra Pradeshs solar policy, thus exceeding the Indian states 1.16 GW target. Meanwhile, Rajasthan has received Indias lowest valid solar bid, and seen the completion of a 40 MW photovoltaic project by Azure Power.
China Gogreen announces 60 MW PV project plans
China Gogreen Assets Investment Limited is planning to install a 60 MW photovoltaic rooftop project in Chinas Xuchang City, in Henan Province.
Seoul's solar plans take shape
The Seoul Municipal Government is pursuing its plans to become a leading solar city, with the latest development a “Solar Map” of the city, which will be released next month. The map will show areas suitable for photovoltaics and the savings rooftop installations will deliver.
Fluor given go ahead for phase 2 of 170 MW PV project
Fluor Corporation has received a notice-to-proceed on the second phase of the 170 MW Centinela Solar Energy Facility from Centinela Solar Energy, LLC.
Europe allocates 5.1 billion for energy, including solar
As the dust settles following all-night negotiations between Europe’s heads of state over the next EU budget, the embattled solar industry has been digesting news of an increase of 20% for the energy budget to 2020.
