Powerhive raises $20 million for off-grid development in emerging markets
The investment allows Powerhive to expand its renewable microgrid development using its propriety technology and supply affordable and reliable electricity to off-grid communities in emerging markets.
Huawei teams with CGN, CMNE on 2 GW PV project in Europe
Huawei is partnering with two state-owned Chinese companies on an ambitious but scarcely detailed PV project in Europe that looks likely to employ the company’s FusionSolar smart PV solution.
JinkoSolar signs 1 GW supply agreement with sPower
As part of its largest contract to date in the United States, JinkoSolar will supply more than 3 million solar PV modules to sPower for use in various projects that are to be built before the end of 2016.
Australia: ARENA considers another round of large-scale solar funding
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency may make another $100 million of grants available in a new round of funding for large scale solar projects in Australia following the overwhelming response to its latest program.
Egypt preps tender for 30 GW of energy projects
Government officials, public sector stakeholders and regulators will gather next month in Cairo for a special summit aimed at engaging investors and developers for a slew of major energy and infrastructure projects.
Eternal Sun acquires Spire Solar
The Dutch start-up has acquired the solar simulator business of Spire Corporation, which it says will support its growth plans in Asia.
Solarpack wins contract to develop 100 MW in India
The Spanish company, which has so far focused on the Spanish and South American markets, is partnering on the project with U.S. firm Think Energy Partners.
Proinso to expand across Central America
The U.K.-based solar energy company will open seven offices throughout Central America.
Orison introduces plug-and-play energy storage system
The Orison home battery system can be connected to solar installations as well as the grid. Consumers can charge it when utility rates are low in order to provide power when rates are high.
Deltro, Greensmith partner on 53 MWh energy storage project in Ontario
As part of the 53 MWh project slated to fully deploy in 2016, Greensmith will supply its GEMS5 software technology while Leclanché will provide the entire battery storage systems for all the contracted facilities to be built near Toronto.
