Updated: 500 MW Blythe project abandons CSP in favor of PV
The first 500 megawatt (MW) phase of the one gigawatt Blythe solar project will be converted to use photovoltaics instead of concentrated solar power (CSP).
Indias Karnataka invites solar bids worth 80 MW
The Indian state of Karnataka is inviting bids for solar projects worth 80 megawatts (MW). A draft of the power purchase agreements (PPAs) offered under the policy has also been released. Criticism is aimed at both the lack of experience required for developers, and the benchmark tariffs set.
US to install 2.4 GW of PV this year
According to new research, the U.S. will see a total of 2.4 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic projects installed this year, marking an increase of 166 percent. Newly added capacity is expected to increase to 3.1 GW in 2012 and 5.5 GW in 2015.
DOE provides cloud surveillance at Copper Mountain
As part of a project to predict output levels from large solar parks, the vast Copper Mountain solar complex will be equipped with cloud imaging devices called Total Sky Imagers (TSIs). The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is funding the project as a part of its SunShot Initiative.
US Coast Guard starts $50 million solar rooftop renovations in Puerto Rico
On any U.S. Coast Guard ship, “PV” refers to a passenger vessel. But now some shore-side personnel are learning a new lexicon, as their bases in Puerto Rico launch a photovoltaic project.
Schott receives 16 MW Thai order
Schott Solar is delivering 16 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic modules to Thailand under a new contract with Phoenix Solar Singapore.
Italy: GSE adjusts PV subsidy register again
The Italian network authority, GSE, has published an updated list of the photovoltaic systems that will receive subsidies this year. Currently more than 2,700 projects are on the waiting list.
Ukraine: First 20 MW phase of PV project completed
Activ Solar has competed the first 20 megawatt (MW) phase of a photovoltaic park in the Ukraine.
China Sunergy secures USD$160 million financing
China Sunergy Co. Ltd has signed financing and credit facilities with the China Development Bank worth USD$160 million.
US: Lease programs expand with new Sungevity and Citigroup fund
Citigroup Inc. announced today that it will create a US$50 million fund with photovoltaic lease provider Sungevity, for installations in eight states. The funds will facilitate residential solar installations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland and New York.
