Canadian Solar receives $141m funding from Hanwha for Japanese solar plant
The Chinese solar firm secures project financing from the South Korean conglomerate for the construction and operation of a 55 MWp solar plant in Japan’s Yamaguchi prefecture.
SMA to supply 616 MW of inverters to India’s Greenko Energies
The German inverter specialist to build on its sizable presence in the growing Indian solar market with supply of 616 MW of its 1000CP XT central inverter to Indian solar power developer Greenko Energies.
Poland to hold inaugural 100 MW solar auction later this month
The first auction, to be held on December 30, will be for a total capacity of 100 MW for small, sub-1 MW installations; a further 300 MW of PV capacity will be auctioned in 2017.
Another rooftop solar boom in Australia – this time with warnings
Record low solar panel prices, combined with the ratcheting-down or removal of federal and state policy levers, are sparking a boom in Australia’s residential and commercial solar markets, while also prompting warnings to consumers to avoid the lure of cheap and nasty solar products – and installers.
Q&A with Ingeteam Power Technology
Ingeteam Power Technology’s Carlos Lezana talks to pv magazine about the company’s new three-phase inverter, explaining how it can save installers costs, while optimizing power. The Spanish company is aiming to see its inverters spread across all PV markets, including large utility-scale installations.
Oxford PV signs partnership with solar manufacturer
To top off a busy year for the British perovskite pioneer, Oxford PV has announced the signing of a joint development agreement (JDA) with a global solar cell and module manufacturer, as it aims to commercialise its perovskite technology for the solar industry.
SolarCity move shows Florida is open for business
In the wake of two pro-solar voter decisions this year, the country’s most well-known residential solar installer has swooped in to capitalize on the state’s suddenly pro-solar climate
Meyer Burger sets out plans for capital increase and shareholders approve
Meyer Burger Technology’s Board of Directors has approved the final terms for the capital increase, which were announced earlier today, and will see the Swiss solar production equipment manufacturer seek to accumulate CHF 164.5 million (USD 162.64 million) by issuing new registered shares.
Azure breaks ground on 100 MW solar farm in India’s Andhra Pradesh
The India clean power developer commences construction of another large-scale solar installation in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Azure won the rights to develop the plant under an NTPC auction.
Amsterdam ArenA to receive 4 MWH storage system built with repurposed EV batteries
Storage system to be developed by The Mobility House and Eaton using 280 used Nissan LEAF batteries stored in racks; will eventually replace diesel generators used for back-up power during major events.
