Adani brings online 648 MW solar plant in India
The installation in the southern state of Tamil Nadu is, according to Adani Enterprises chairman Gautam Adani, the world’s single largest solar array at a single site.
British firm Lightsource big winner in 450 MW Indian solar tender
Solar auction in the state of Maharashtra for 450 MW of capacity held under viability gap funding scheme sees British developer Lightsource among the big winners.
GameChange Solar Wins 100 MW Racking Order
GameChange Solar, based in New York, announced that it has been awarded an order for a 100 MW Max-Span post-driven racking system for a project that will be installed in late 2016.
India: Many avenues for solar manufacturing growth post-WTO decision, says Mercom Capital
World Trade Organization’s rejection of Indian appeal against U.S. complaint lays bare the ‘contradictory’ nature of India’s Domestic Content Requirement, says Mercom Capital Group, and should compel government to pursue other ways to subsidize domestic manufacturers.
SolarWorld to lay off 500 temporary workers in Germany
The German solar manufacturer will begin shedding workers employed on temporary contracts in the fourth quarter in response to fierce price pressure in the global solar markets. Permanent employees will not be initially affected.
UK will ratify Paris climate change deal this year, says PM
Prime Minister Theresa May tells UN that the U.K. will play its part in the international effort against climate change by ratifying the terms of the Paris Agreement before the end of the year.
Israel lines up 500 MW solar PV tender
The country’s Finance Ministry is said to be planning a tender for a 500 MW solar power facility in the southern Negev Desert.
Canadian Solar secures $100m credit from EDC
Chinese solar developer signs financing agreement with Export Development Canada for sum of $100 million to enable the firm to expand its global project development activities.
Solar losing out as Indian DISCOMs flout purchasing rules, reports Mercom Capital
Financial struggles of some of India’s distributed electricity companies tempting many to ignore country’s ‘must run’ rules on purchasing solar power in favor of cheaper power on the exchanges, says Mercom Capital.
Heliatek raises EUR 80m for OPV expansion
The German developer of organic PV materials has raised a sizable amount of funding to finance its manufacturing expansion and worldwide market development.
