Solar Power Europe: “Innovation in business models and financing is key”
A report published this week by EU trade body Solar Power Europe puts emphasis on innovative business models and financing schemes as the key drivers taking solar to the next stage in its development across the continent.
BayWa r.e. acquires U.K. O&M service provider with a 160 MW portfolio
German solar developer and equipment supplier BayWa r.e. has announced the acquisition of U.K. O&M service provider Green Hedge Operational Services from the Green Hedge group, adding to its already impressive British portfolio of solar plants under its management.
Meyer Burger receives third significant order in a week
Meyer Burger’s solar PV manufacturing equipment is in vogue at the minute, as the company has enjoyed a flurry of new orders in the last week, the most recent a CHF 8 million (USD 7.9 million) order from one of the company’s existing European customers.
Multi-Contact becomes Stäubli Electrical Connectors
The 15-year partnership between Multi-Contact and the Stäubli Group has now been fully celebrated, as innovative manufacturer of electrical contacts and system solutions Multi-Contact rebrands, and takes on the well-respected Stäubli name.
Policies needed to reduce capital costs for PV in Southeastern Europe
Renewable energy support policies at the national and European level are needed to reduce the cost of capital for solar PV and onshore wind projects in countries in the South East of European, according to an extensive study undertaken by Ecofys,
Sonnedix to buy 136 MW of utility-scale solar in Spain
Independent solar power producer Sonnedix has continued its flurry of activity into 2017 with an agreement to purchase 136 MW of operational solar power plants from Centerbridge Partners in Spain, which will see its global capacity reach almost 500 MW.
Meyer Burger secures CHF 20 million in new orders
Swiss PV manufacturing equipment producer Meyer Burger has started the new year on a high, by securing two orders of its MB PERC technology equipment worth CHF 20 million (USD 19.6 million) from two of its existing Asian customers.
Younicos increases bookings 400% in 2016 to 75 MW
The battery storage company ends 2016 with an order pipeline of 1.2 GW through to the end of 2018, latest reports show.
Vortex to acquire 365 MW of UK solar from TerraForm Power
Renewable energy investment platform, managed by Egypt’s EFG Hermes, to purchase TerraForm Power’s U.K. solar portfolio for £470 million.
Huawei and Soventix partner for exclusive supply deal
Chinese technology company Huawei has been expanding its global presence in the solar industry as of late, with this most recent exclusive framework agreement with German solar developer Soventix proof that Huawei’s innovative PV solutions and inverters are continuing to appeal across the board.
