ADB extends loan for India solar rooftops to $500m
The Asian Development Bank will lead on the extension of the funds, which are to be steered towards developing India’s largely fledgling solar rooftop sector.
UK: Moixa launches affordable home solar+storage kit
The British battery company announces GBP 5,000 package comprising 2 kWh smart battery and 2 kW solar panel bundle for homeowners, landlords and housing associations in the U.K.
REC achieves +20% efficiency for mass production of multicrystalline solar cells
The Norwegian solar developer has developed a formula to mass-produce its multicrystalline cells at average efficiencies of 20.21%, becoming the first known manufacturer to achieve such numbers.
ABB to build solar-powered microgrid at its largest Indian fab
The Swiss-based power electronics company will install a 600 kW rooftop solar array at its production facility in Vadodara, and a PowerStore Battery grid that will manage the plants energy.
EDF wins 90 MW solar project in Mexico's second auction
EDF Energies Nouvelles Group’s Mexican subsidiary won a total of 342 MW of renewable energy projects within the auction, of which 90 MW was for a solar park that is due to be built in Guaymas, Sonora, which will be part of the 4.8 terawatt hours per year that were awarded to PV during the auction.
UK generated more electricity from solar than coal over last six months
Between April and September this year, the U.K. produced more electricity from solar than from coal, finds new report from climate change analysts Carbon Brief. STA report adds voice and math to solar’s affordability.
UK generated more electricity from solar than coal over last six months
Between April and September this year, the U.K. produced more electricity from solar than from coal, finds new report from climate change analysts Carbon Brief. STA report adds voice and math to solar’s affordability.
India tops 8.6 GW of solar, ratifies Paris agreement
India’s clean energy progress takes a couple more tangible steps as the country surpasses 8.6 GW of solar PV capacity installed and gives its approval to ratify the Paris Agreement.
Mobisol attracts fresh investment
Investec Asset Management has acquired a significant stake in the German off-grid solar company, while existing shareholder DEG has increased its stake, as the off-grid market in Africa continues to show impressive growth figures.
Argentina: Jujuy announced that it was awarded 300 MW of solar projects during tender
The price remains at USD60 per MW. As part of the agreement, the Parque Solar de la Puna will be built in the northeast of the country.
