India: Suzlon and CLP create JV for 100 MW solar project in Telangana
Indian clean energy firm Suzlon welcomes CLP India partnership on the 100 MW Veltoor solar PV project, which will produce solar energy for Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited.
Hanwha Q Cells sets 19.5% efficiency record for standard 301W multicrystalline module
Verified by Fraunhofer ISE CalLab, the rating of 19.5% efficiency for a standard module of 1,670 x 1,000 mm2 sets a new world record for multicrystalline panels; Hanwha achieved the result using its Q.ANTUM cells with four busbars.
British retailer M&S to crowdfund GBP 1.2m community solar venture
The famous U.K. store has created a new M&S Energy Society, which has partnered with not-for-profit Energy4All to develop the crowdfunding solar scheme. The target is to raise GBP 1.23 million.
Canadian Solar to invest $23m in 350 MW Brazil module fab
The Chinese solar firm will spend 80 million reais on the facility, which is to be located in Sao Paulo’s Sorocaba and boast an annual module production capacity of 350 MW.
Egypt and Jordan: solar tenders shuffle onwards
There is increasing solar PV activity in both countries, with the latest news concerning two flagship PV projects in Egypt and Jordan, each totaling 200 MW.
GCL raises $500m for multiple solar investments
Funding from a handful of private investors will be used for production ramp up of GCL’s PERC and HIT cell technology.
GTAT bounces back with large polysilicon orders
The American equipment maker has made its first announcement of large equipment orders since exiting bankruptcy in March.
Inverter shipments to reach 90 GW globally by 2020, says GTM
New report suggests that PV inverters and module level power electronics will grow by an average annual rate of 11% between now and 2020, with central inverters set to relinquish market dominance.
Trina Solar Chief Financial Officer resigns
The CFO of the worlds largest solar PV maker has resigned to pursue other personal interests.
IRENA forecasts 59% solar PV price reduction by 2025
New report from the International Renewable Energy Agency suggests that the average cost for electricity generated by solar PV could decrease by as much as 59% by 2025 compared to 2015 prices.
