Italian wind specialist Falck renewables re-enters solar energy business
The Italian renewable energy company has acquired a 92 MW PV project in North Carolina from Canadian Solar for $42.8 million.
Algeria: Oran’s new airport to be powered by 1.4 MW of rooftop PV
The project will be developed by local renewable energy developer Soliwind. Around 30% of the energy needs of the airport will be covered by the power output of the PV system.
Afghan utility DABS to buy solar power from 10 MW facility at $0.073 per kWh
The 10 MW PV plant will be built by Indian developer Dynasty. The facility will sell power to the local grid under a 15-year PPA.
Argentina to extend exemption from custom duties for solar imports until the end of 2018
The announcement was given by the country’s energy minister, Juan José Aranguren, during a conference, according to local newspaper Clarín.
Jordan: financing for 51 MW PV plant secured; country’s largest solar plant of 103 MW built
Jordan continues to send the world positive solar PV news and updates. pv magazine examines the latest PV developments in the Middle Eastern country.
REC Silicon lays off 30 employees at US plant
Norway’s REC Silicon has announced that it will lay off around 30 employees at its polysilicon factory in Butte, in the U.S. state of Montana.
India’s solar power infrastructure becomes target of Maoist attack
Maoists attacked a 30 MW Tata Power Solar plant in Gaya, Bihar.
Citigroup to go 100% renewable by 2020
The commitment by the 4th-largest bank in the United States follows on an earlier sustainable economy financing commitment.
Future PV video: “the year of most innovation”
Last week at North America’s largest solar and storage trade show, Solar Power International, pv magazine hosted its third Future PV Roundtable. The event saw an engaging discussion of PV manufacturing and project development approaches, each with a unique approach to reducing solar’s LCOE.
France reveals winners of 150 MW tender
The French government has announced that 310 projects were selected in the second 150 MW round of its 1.45 GW tender scheme for rooftop PV. The next round will be held in November.
