India: 750 MW of solar tendered at record low price
The Rajasthan tender by the Solar Energy Corporation of India saw a new low benchmark price of INR 3.93/kWh for large-scale PV, besting the country’s previous low.
Astronergy equips Bangladesh post offices with solar modules
Solar module manufacturers Astronergy will provide solar modules for 8500 post offices across the nation of Bangladesh. The modules will provide a reliable off grid power source to post offices in remote regions where power cuts or lack of grid connection are a problem.
Sunrun sprinting to 2016 finish line on strong Q3 results
Third party U.S. residential PV provider raises its outlook for the year after posting solid revenue and deployment figures in its third quarter financials.
Oxford PV to open perovskite fab in Germany
British solar technology pioneer acquires former thin-film production site of Bosch Solar in Brandenburg an der Havel, and will equip fab with pilot-scale capacity for perovskite wafers.
Etrion financial improvement continues in Q3
The Swiss power producer ups revenues and EBITDA year-over-year for Q3, one time impairment expense of $75.7 million on Chileasn solar write-down sees net loss soar, however.
Chile: Acciona inaugurates the 246 MW El Romero Solar plant
The largest PV plant in Latin America began commercial operation last week after a 13-month construction period.
Australia to ratify Paris climate agreement, but has much work to do
“When Australia makes a commitment to a global agreement, we follow through and that is exactly what we are doing,” said Malcolm Turnbull after government announced plan to ratify Paris Agreement by end of year.
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SMA earnings to Q3 grow strongly despite global inverter price pressures
The German solar inverter specialist reports 3.2% year-on-year sales increase to the end of Q3, while operating earnings increase considerably against same period last year. CEO warns of unknowns of Trump presidency, and rails against Chinese tactics.
SolarEdge returns to revenue growth in Q1 FY 2017
The Israeli power electronics company posts revenue for the quarter ended September 30 of $128.5 million, which is both a sequential and year-on-year growth, while operating income reaches $18.2 million.
