ARENA is down but not out
Both the Labor and the Liberal-National Coalition publicly profess the importance of combating climate change and developing Australias innovation capabilities. Yet last election they inexplicably chose to abandon both by stripping ARENA of all its funding to support research and development in renewable energy.
JinkoSolar enters module supply agreement with Con Edison
The Chinese PV heavyweight has signed the Master Module Supply Agreement with Consolidated Edison Development for around 560 MW of modules in the U.S., as it continues to make headway in the region.
Largest solar plant in the Caribbean connected to the Puerto Rican grid
The energization of the 45 MW plant was done by Oriana Energy, a subsidiary of international solar power producer Sonnedix Group, in partnership with Yarotek, who have now completed two PV projects in Puerto Rico in quick succession.
SMA and Sungrow showcase new inverters at Solar Power International
Two market leaders unveil groundbreaking new products at the Las Vegas show, including new range of 1,500 VDC inverters from Sungrow.
IKEA installs Tennessee's largest rooftop solar system on Memphis store
The Swedish furniture retailer has now installed 44 solar systems across the U.S., with this standout project set to become the largest rooftop system in Tennessee once the new Memphis store opens in Autumn.
Canadian Solar pairs Ampt's DC optimizers with 33MW array
The Ontario-based PV module supplier did not disclose the location of the project, which is one of the biggest installations of DC power optimizers in the world, according to an online statement.
SolarCity applauds accord to grandfather Nevada rooftop customers
The rooftop PV installer confirms settlement between it and Nevada utility NV Energy to rollback rate increases for solar customers under a proposed grandfathering scheme. Nevada Public Utilities Commission scheduled to ratify settlement at Friday vote.
IBC Solar signs 22.5 MW EPC contract in India
Deal in the state of Rajasthan is the German firm’s sixth such contract in the country, and will propel its Indian portfolio to beyond 50 MW of solar PV operations.
Rockfire Capital snaps up 60 MW UK solar farm
Specialist investment management company purchases 172-acre PV farm in Swindon, England, from WELink Energy.
Advanced Microgrid Solutions to embark on 40 MW SoCal storage project
The San Francisco-based clean tech firm has been selected by Southern California Edison to deliver a 40 MW fast-response energy storage system in the state to help manage circuit load and integrate higher levels of solar energy.
