China Merchants to build 300 MW project in home market
China Merchants New Energy Group has signed a deal with the Chinese city of Xingtai to build 300 MW of solar projects.
New Minnesota law boosts solar industry
The U.S. state of Minnesota has passed a law that will significantly expand the region’s solar sector and lead to more than 450 MW of solar power by the end of the decade.
U.S. Army in search of solar partner for 20 MW project
The U.S. Army is on the lookout for a PV company to build and maintain a 20 MW solar power plant at an Arizona military base as part of a 30-year energy supply deal.
Canadian Solar narrows Q1 loss as Asian business booms
Canadian Solars saw sales in Asia skyrocket as it expands operations in the region. The move has helped reduce first quarter losses as business decreases in Europe and North America.
New Jersey to vote on $447 million for solar projects
The U.S. state of New Jersey looks set to invest $447 million on PV projects, including a plan to transform unused landfills and abandoned industrial sites into 42 MW of solar farms.
Suntech embarks on panel fire sale
Chinese panel giant Suntech has sparked fears it will start a fire sale of its huge inventory by agreeing to sell 30 MW of its products to a rival manufacturer for just US$0.49/Watt.
Affordable Solar, Sunnova launch leasing program in New Mexico
Affordable Solar and Sunnova Energy Corp. are offering residents of New Mexico a new solar panel leasing program that promises fixed, long-term rates and lower prices than current electricity costs.
Scatec to build 115 MW South African schemes
Norwegian project developer has signed deal for a further two photovoltaic schemes and will complete its Kalkbult project ahead of schedule.
Nearly 20% of Australias PV home systems substandard, watchdog finds
Up to 200,000 photovoltaic units on homes across Australia could be improperly installed and some even posing a danger, according to the countrys Clean Energy Regulator.
EU renewables target on track but needs 200 billion more
The EU is on track to meet its target of generating 20% of its energy from renewables by 2020 but member states Latvia and Malta have been named and shamed as underperforming in the European Commission’s latest progress report.
