DP Energy secures approval to develop 375MW of solar, wind in Australia
The state authorities in South Australia have given the Irish developer the green light to move forward with the A$680M ($517.7m) project, which will be built in Port Augusta.
Gunkul Engineering taps Toshiba to provide EPC services for 33.5MW array in Japan
According to the terms of the 9 billion yen ($88.2m) deal, Toshiba will design and build the project in Kimitsu, Chiba prefecture.
SECI hands out PPAs for 80 MW of solar in India
India’s impressive solar deployment drive continued over the weekend, as Gujarat Industries Power Company (GIPCL) signed PPAs with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for two 40 MW solar PV plants at the Gujarat Solar Park, while the country’s major ports look to go green with their own PV arrays.
Russia's Solar Energy given the all clear to develop 90 MW of solar plants
The Russian solar group has been granted to right to build six solar power plants, each with a 15 MW capacity, in Russia’s southern Astrakhan Region, according to a statement from the regional government.
Hareon Solar Technology investing in its PV business operations
The Chinese firm, which survived a damaging lawsuit earlier in the year, is now ready to invest one again in its PV operations, with the announcement of 51 million yuan to be used to set up two new sub-units.
Battery storage set to strengthen South Australian grid
Energy giant AGL and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency are launching a 5 MW battery storage “virtual power plant” in South Australia with the aim of boosting grid stability, reducing power price volatility and supporting renewable energy.
TÜV Rheinland launches certification program in Japan
The German organization designed the new program for distributed commercial PV systems in the country.
Renova completes 19 MW in southwestern Japan
Although completed in May, the array had to undergo maintenance following an earthquake in April. The Japanese company is set to expand its solar portfolio from 190 MW to more than 300 MW.
China: XRMC unveils new 7.27 MW rooftop project in Xi'an
The grid-connected solar PV project is a first for parent group China Communication Construction and marks the company’s increased focus on renewable energy.
Heraeus Photovoltaics prevails in Taiwan patent ruling
While litigation in a patent dispute with Giga Solar Materials Corporation is still pending, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Court has confirmed the validity of the German company’s patent for its conductive paste.
