CGNPC to invest S$65 million in Singaporean solar-biomass project
China Guangdong Nuclear Power Holding Co., Ltd. (CGNPC) has said it will invest S$65 million into an integrated solar-biomass power generation project in Singapore.
US: 500 MW Amargosa solar thermal project given go ahead
Solar Millennium, LLC, has secured a Record of Decision (ROD) from the U.S. Department of Interiors Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approving the right of way grant for the up to 500 megawatt (MW) Amargosa Farm Road Solar Project.
Research: China poised for rapid PV growth
New research has found that Chinas photovoltaics (PV) market is set for rapid expansion, having reportedly posted one of the fastest growth rates in annual and cumulative installations.
Focus on crystalline silicon
A group of scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and other institutes have come together to initiate a new series of conferences focused on silicon photovoltaics.
REC joint-venture signs solar power purchase agreement
North Star Solar has signed a 60 megawatt (MW) solar power purchase agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Company. North Star Solar is a wholly owned affiliate of NorthLight Power, a joint-venture between REC and U.S.-based Summit Power Group.
11th Forum Solarpraxis comes to an end
The photovoltaics (PV) industry looks toward the coming year with some uncertainty.
Germany: 2020 PV roadmap presented
The German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar), together with the consultancy firms Roland Berger and Prognos, have completed Germany’s Guide to the Solar Industry – Photovoltaics Roadmap 2020.”
Double KO for Czech solar industry
The lower house of the Czech Parliament has approved a new amendment, which, if supported by the upper house and the President, will see a tax introduced on electricity generated by solar plants.
Sunways reports strong inverter sales and international growth
Sunways AG has reported strong third quarter financial growth, following “significant” international expansion, and positive solar cell, module and, in particular, inverter sales, leading the company to raise its fourth quarter forecasts.
REA seeking policy clarity after UK warned over large PV arrays
The UK’s Renewable Energy Association (REA) has said it will be seeking clarity on the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s policy for ground-mounted photovoltaics (PV) systems, following warnings that larger installations could “distort” the market.
