50 MW Jordan solar farm to be financed by IFC and Canadian government
World Bank Group member, International Finance Corp. is to collaborate with the Canadian government to fund a $76 million, 50 MW solar farm in Jordan to be developed by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures.
Verengo Solar files for bankruptcy, will sell solar assets to Crius Energy
Using Section 363 of Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws, the troubled California solar installer hopes to regain its position as a major installer in California as well as expand nationally.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
Is the new record-low price for PV reported this week in Abu Dhabi a killer-watt for solar? Prices plunge in India too, while Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity stirs up a lawsuit or four.
Ups and downs: the pv magazine USA weekly news digest
This week saw bad news and good news in the U.S. Solar market, with layoffs at Enphase and a congressional investigation, but also some positive market momentum in Minnesota and several large projects announced in Western states.
EU ProSun blames European solar job losses on Chinese companies
The SolarWorld-backed organization put out a strongly worded statement that accuses Chinese companies of “circumventing” EU anti-dumping measures with the new wave of solar module overproduction, resulting in European job losses, however, other voices in the European solar industry have been quick to respond, claiming the job losses are a result of the trade measures themselves.
Solar, efficiency can help mitigate energy use from marijuana cultivation
EQ Research has released a report looking at intense energy use in the booming U.S. marijuana industry, and means to control GHG emissions.
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.
8point3 Energy Partners delivers strong & steady Q3 results
Sunpower and First Solars joint yieldco beat guidance this quarter, while announcing a significant acquisition and $250 million in additional credit.
Apple puts secret 50 MW solar project online in Arizona
Apple had keep the Bonnybrooke plant a secret until yesterday. The project holds a contract to sell power to Salt River Project.
Abu Dhabi: Three world record bids entered for Sweihan solar project
Further information has arisen from the record breaking solar PV tender that took place in Abu Dhabi yesterday, which saw a bid as low as USD 0.0242 per kWh for a utility-scale project in Sweihan, however, this was not the only record-breaking bid, as three of the six bidders went lower than ever before.
