D.E. Shaw proposes to take over as TerraForm sponsor
The renewable energy investor says that the taking TerraForm off SunEdisons hands could allow the company to recover.
Masdar signs PPA with Jordan’s NEPCO for 200 MW solar plant
The UAE-based clean energy developer has agreed a PPA deal for its 200 MW PV plant in Jordan with the Kingdom’s National Electric Power Company.
India: TANGEDCO's 500 MW Tamil Nadu solar tender represents risk, says Mercom
Known for late payments and curtailment, the latest request for selection by the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation represents something of a risk for developers, says Mercom Capital.
Neo Solar Power raises $120 million via bond offering
The Taiwanese companys third placement of credit-enhanced zero coupon convertible bonds (ECBs) earlier this week was twice-oversubscribed.
Former coal boss seeks approval for 300 MW solar plant in Port Augusta
The former head of Australias most polluting brown coal generator is proposing a 10-fold increase in the size of a solar PV plant he proposes fills in the market gap created by the closure of Port Augustas own brown coal-fired generation capacity.
Turkey to launch 1 GW tender
Turkey will tender for up to 1 GW of PV to be developed in the central region of Konya. Turkish press is reporting that the tender will be for a 1 GW array, titled the Karapinar solar project, and that a 2,000 hectare site has been selected for development.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
Its been a week of broken records and big investments for the global solar industry. The Indian market still looks unstoppable, while Tesla continue to make big moves in the U.S. industry, despite not yet knowing if and when their acquisition of SolarCity will be completed.
Canadian Solar enters India with 30 MW
The Tier-1 PV module supplier will make its first downstream foray into the country via a joint venture with Indian wind-power group Suzlon.
Koyo to open PV panel factory in Tanzania
The Japanese company has revealed that it is setting up a subsidiary in the East African country, with plans for a solar panel assembly plant.
UK: Latest poll puts public support for solar at 83%
The ComRes poll commissioned by climate change charity 10:10 shows solar PV is favored renewable technology of 83% of the population, but only 10% of those polled believe more than half of population is supports it.
