Chile's energy and mining ministers inaugurate 2.3 MW plant
Solar park in the northern Chilean region of Arica y Parinacota will provide energy to mining company Quiborax. New PV plant inaugurated yesterday by government ministers is the country’s largest to date.
Romania installs 175.5 MW of new PV in six months
Romania reaches 203.5 MW of installed PV capacity of which 175.5 MW has been electrified in the first half of 2013. Country’s PV pipeline amounts to 2.7 GW in coming years.
Debate in Georgia: How much solar is enough?
Despite the fact that the U.S. is increasingly embracing solar power, some major electricity providers are resisting the trend. Atlanta-based Georgia Power is now facing a statewide revolt as calls for more solar grow louder. Georgia’s Public Service Commission will shape the future of solar in the state in a crucial vote on July 11.
UK adds 261 MW in first quarter of 2013
The U.K. added 261 MW in the first quarter of 2013, bringing the total installed solar PV in the territory to 2 GW, while the share of electricity generation from renewables reached 12.3%.
Bulgarian PV industry protests limits on renewable energy production [UPDATED]
Bulgaria’s photovoltaic industry protesting efforts by major utilities to limit renewable energy generation. The Bulgarian Photovoltaic Association has taken its complaints to the highest authorities.
Net metering in Dominican Republic shows results
The Dominican Republic has become a solar leader in Latin America, recently building a 1.5 MW plant and more recently a 267 kW project. Another 800 kW facility is in the works.
Gehrlicher Solar erects 9 MWp projects in Romania
Gehrlicher Solar has finished construction on three ground-mounted systems in Romania with a total capacity of 9 MWp and is currently building additional projects of 5 MWp. It will soon have a total of 23 MWp of installed capacity in the country.
MGM Resorts, NRG Solar team up on 6.2 MW Las Vegas project
NRG Solar is designing and developing a 6.2 MW photovoltaic project for MGM Resorts International’s first commercial solar project in the U.S. — a rooftop installation on the Mandalay Bay Resort Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
China's STGCON, German CEO battle for Asola's future
The battle for German module manufacturer and automobile applications maker Asola has been raging for months. Shanghai-based STGCON Group has now announced that it intends to turn Asola Solarpower into a European development center for energy storage, management and charging systems. In parallel insolvency proceedings, Asola Solarpower’s chief executive hopes to soon conclude an agreement with a German investor for the company’s automotive segment.
Desert Technologies exploring opportunities in Saudi Arabia and beyond
Interview: Nabih Cherradi, chief technology officer at Saudi Arabian renewable energy group Desert Technologies, discusses Saudi Arabia’s ambitious sustainable energy plans and the growing opportunities in the Kingdom for local as well as international companies.
