HT-SAAE’s PV factory in Turkey bags 300 MW of orders
In a bid to meet growing local demand, and reach out to the U.S. and European markets, the Chinese vertically integrated solar PV company has established a new manufacturing base in Turkey.
Video: thin film’s rise in China
After several years of little activity, thin-film production is currently enjoying a resurgence. Several big equipment deals have been made in recent months, one of the most significant of these is the partnership between German suppliers Manz and Shenhua & Shanghai Electric.
Intersolar & ees Awards: Technical innovations and outstanding projects
This year, among other things, there were awards for a new solar module, a mounting system for water surfaces, various efficient storage concepts and an innovative concept for cooling milk.
INDEOtec to supply PECVD tool to Fraunhofer ISE
Swiss equipment provider INDEOtec announced that it has received an order for its OCTOPUS II PECVD system from the renowned Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Germany.
Intersolar Europe & EES get underway
Europe’s largest solar trade show kicked off this morning in Munich. More than 1,100 organizations from 51 countries are hosting exhibits at the show, and around 40,000 visitors from 160 countries are expected to descend on the International Congress Center in Munich over the show’s duration.
Kazakhstan’s government announces 12 MW large-scale solar project
The country’s second MW-sized solar project is being planned by French company, ECM Technologies in cooperation with unspecified Chinese partners.
Antofagasta Minerals sells stake in 69.5 MW PV plant in Chile
The Chilean mining company also announced it will issue a new tender to select power producers for its copper mine Minera Zaldívar.
Lebanon issues RfP for 180 MW of solar
Lebanon’s authorities had received 256 bids for solar energy projects totaling 3 GW in the pre-selection phase of the tender process.
Botswana’s power utility seeks partner to build 100 MW solar park
The Botswana Power Corporation has issued an Expression of Interest to select a partner for the creation of an IPP joint venture company. Cooperation proposals must be submitted by June 14.
Fotowatio starts construction on two solar plants totaling 133.4 MW in Jordan
The Spanish developer has secured financing for the Mafraq I y Mafraq II projects in late March. Completion is scheduled for June 2018.
