CSUN opens PV cell factory in Korea
China Sunergy is continuing the internationalization of its production by bringing online a 200 MW PV cell factory in South Korea.
Phoenix Solar to build 11 MW of PV in Jordan
The project will enable four major hotels to generate 100% of their electric power needs from solar energy.
Barclays to offer solar bonds for 300 MW in Japan
The company follows Goldman Sachs Group, which has been arranging solar bonds in the country since 2013, financing 16 solar projects to date. Renewable energy generation is expected to double its overall share in the next 15 years.
UK solar: Should it stay or should it go?
Local developers at the Solar Energy U.K. trade fair are feeling the heat as the British government winds down its solar incentives. Industry insiders predict a wave of consolidation as the U.K.’s solar pie continues to shrink.
United PV embraces crowdfunding following stock market crash
Crowdfunding is not new to the company, which last year raised some $1.6 million for a 1 MW solar plant in Shenzhen, marking the first crowdfunding effort for a PV project in China.
Ingeteam expands O&M operations
The Spanish company has gained a foothold in the PV operation and maintenance market in Honduras and Uruguay while also winning new contracts in the U.K. and Panama, solidifying its position as a leading O&M player around the globe.
Tracker specialist Exosun establishes Brazilian subsidiary
The French-headquartered tracker developer announces launch of Exosun Brazil, a JV between Exosun SAS and Ecoluz Part. SA; company will focus on the growing opportunities in Brazilian market.
19% of Chile's electricity to be solar in 2050
Chile’s government roadmap calls for 41% of the nation’s electric demand to be covered with solar and wind, with nuclear phased out.
25 MW PV project planned for New Mexico
A 25 MW solar PV project is expected to come online next December in Luna County, New Mexico. The generated energy will be sold to Tri-State G&T under a 25 year PPA.
SMA to supply 24 MW Korean energy storage project
SMA Solar Technology AG has been contracted by South Korean utility, KEPCO, to supply 24 of its storage battery inverters and system technology to a 24 MW energy storage project. The delivery is scheduled for November.
