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.
Unmanned Mayflower solar trimaran aims to cross Atlantic
The Mayflower Autoship is being developed to sail under solar power from Plymouth, Devon to Plymouth, Massachusetts in 2020 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the pilgrims journey aboard the original Mayflower in 1620. This would be the first Atlantic crossing by an unmanned solar vessel.
Imec testing demonstrates long-term reliability of copper printed PV cells
The Belgian nanoelectronics research body has published the results of its work alongside BE Semiconductor Industries on utilizing nickel/copper/silver plated solar cell modules in industrial processes, and found that copper-plated cells passed stringent tests with flying colors.
Innogy completes acquisition of solar and battery specialist Belectric
German renewable energy developer has acquired international PV power and storage specialist Belectric for a sum in the double-digit million euro range, company confirms.
2016 was ‘landmark year’ for Scottish renewables, says WWF Scotland
Having reached a series of clean energy milestones in 2016, WWF Scotland and Scottish Renewables are urging Scottish ministers to set a target of 50% renewable energy penetration by 2030.
Spain to host a renewable energy auction of up to 3 GW in Q1 2017
The winning projects must be operational by 31 December 2019.
UK ran on 40% renewables on Christmas Day, data shows
Greenest Christmas ever for the UK as data from power group Drax shows that the nation sourced 40% of its electricity from renewables sources on December 25.
Scatec sells off its last U.S. solar plant
The Norwegian developer and EPC has closed on the sale of the 104 MW-DC Utah Red Hills plant to Macquarie.
Danish solar auction delivers European low cost of US 1.81 cents/kWh
Danish renewable energy developer Pure & Better Energy awarded 20 MW of solar PV capacity in latest cross-border auction for cost of DKK 12.89/MWh.
