The pv magazine weekly news digest
Emerging markets mature as India, Brazil and Mexico take great strides in their respective solar evolutions, new technology turns heads, and Greece receives some solar-backed good news.
Seraphim to begin module production in Mississippi this November
The first phase of the factory will have the capacity to produce 300 MW of modules annually when fully ramped. This is Seraphim’s first foray into U.S. manufacturing.
US: Duke Energy to bring 162 MW online in Carolina
Duke Energy Renewables has completed four solar PV projects totaling 30 MW in Eastern North Carolina. It is targeting a further 132 MW across another four plants, which it expects to bring online by the end of the year.
Chinas Nari to build SunEdisons 59 MW Philippine solar project
EPC contractor, Nari Group has been chosen by SunEdison and Aboitiz Power to work on a 59 MW solar PV project in the Philippines. It is expected to be operational in Q1 2016.
E.ON strategy change sees nuclear staying under renewables
Energy giant, E.ON will not spin off its nuclear power plants into new company, Uniper, as previously planned. Instead, they will remain under its renewable energy business. According to E.ON, this move does not affect its previously announced corporate strategy realignment.
UK: FIT pre-accreditation to end on October 1
Government ignores industry opposition to its proposal to scrap the pre-accreditation process for the FIT, with energy secretary stating decision means better control over spending.
Canadian Solar reveals financing details for 200 MW Tranquillity solar project
Canadian Solar Inc. subsidiary, Recurrent Energy, has secured US$337 million in financing for its 200 MW Tranquillity solar PV project, located in Fresno County, California.
Jinko secures $1.5 billion credit facility for project business
JinkoSolar has signed a deal to secure a RMB10 billion (US$1.56 billion) line of credit from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). The credit facility will be used by Jinko to develop PV power plant projects.
Conergy, NEXTracker launch new solar alliance
Conergy and NEXTracker have launched the Latin America and Caribbean Solar Alliance (LACSA). The aim is to support solar deployment in the region, which is currently experiencing rapid growth.
SolarEdge launches HD-Wave technology for inverters
Company claims new advanced digital processing can dramatically lower inverter’s weight and size while optimizing performance; market launch penciled for December.
