Kazakhstan: New plant opened in Astana as part of larger PV project
A new PV module production plant has been opened in Kazakhstan’s capital city, Astana. 60 MW are expected to be produced annually with an expansion up to 100 MW expected. The project is a part of the state program to create a silicon industry in the country.
Mage Solar and Salt Service complete 24kW offgrid project
Mage Solar and Salt Service have announced the completion of a 24kW PV system with battery backup in Florida Keys, a coral archipelago in southeast United States.
Sonnedix acquires 23.5 MW project portfolio in France
Solar IPP Sonnedix has acquired two solar PV projects totaling 23.5 MW in Istres and Saint Martin de Crau in southeastern France from EDF Energies Nouvelles.
Mexico, Chile and Brazil to lead PV in the region
According to the latest NPD Solarbuzz report “Emerging PV markets report: Latin America & Caribbean”, the demand for PV is set for high growth through 2017.
Chile: 400 MW of project applications submitted
In an apparent confirmation of the results published by NPD Solarbuzz showing strong photovoltaic growth in Latin America, applications for environmental approval for projects in Chile continue to come in.
EDF Renewable Energy completes Catalina financing
Financing for the 143 MW Catalina photovoltaic power plant in, Californias Mojave Desert, has closed. EDF Renewable Energy has announced that a majority interest in the project has been acquired by a group of investors.
A look into SunPowers US$2 billion payday
Yesterdays announcement that the solar subsidiary of Warren Buffets MidAmerican Solar has agreed to purchase SunPowers Antelope Valley Solar Projects (AVSP) for a sum between US$2 billion and US$2.5 billion has made headlines around the world. But what signal does it send both about the U.S. solar market and the way solar is seen as an asset? Solar industry analyst Goetz Fischbeck spoke with pv magazine about the implications.
China Sunergy opens factory in Istanbul
China Sunergy Co. (CSUN) has opened a solar facility in Istanbul, Turkey with Turkish partner Seul Energy Investment Corp. The first 150MW solar module line will begin production this month.
10 MW installation in Cyprus buffer zone
The University of Cyprus has secured United Nations (UN) permission to build a 10 MW PV park within the UN buffer zone.
Australia: 30 MW installation approved
A council in the south-eastern Australian state of Victoria has given the go ahead for a photovoltaic power plant near the town of Kerang. The local company ECO for LIFE will construct it.
