GCL-SI launches 600 MW PERC production in Vietnam
China’s GCL System Integration Technology (GCL-SI) and Vina Solar have started manufacturing PV cells in Vietnam, with annual output estimated at 600 MW. Roughly 330 MW of their total output capacity has been reserved for passivated emitter rear contact (PERC) solar cells.
Philippines: 60 MW solar PV plant commissioned on Cebu Island
A 60 MW solar PV plant in the city of Toledo, the largest solar project to be financially underpinned by the Development Bank of the Philippines, has begun dispatching electricity to the grid.
Recom resumes manufacturing activities at French factory
The German-headquartered solar manufacturer, which acquired the manufacturing facility from insolvent French module maker Sillia in June, said the factory has already orders totaling 20 MW.
Solaria Energía buys 10.9 MW solar plant in southern Spain
The Spanish company acquired the solar park, located in the region of Extremadura, for €61.5 million.
Taiwan starts investigation on PVInsights and EnergyTrend for lowering prices
The Taiwanese solar association filed a complaint on behalf of Taiwanese cell manufacturers, claiming that the prices set by the two market research companies do not correspond to real sale prices and are below real production costs.
Iran sees number of solar parks under construction or coming online increase
Another 20 MW solar plant was connected to the grid in the Iranian southeastern province of Kerman, where at the same time construction started on a 100 MW PV facility.
India: Premier Solar establishes 200 MW solar module manufacturing facility
The Indian manufacturer is reported to have completed a fully automatic solar module manufacturing plant in Sangareddy district of the Indian state of Telangana.
Mexico’s PV capacity reached 389 MW at the end of 2016
The newly installed PV power for 2016 was approximately 219 MW, according to new data released by the government.
Greece’s PV restart: Hellenic Petroleum secures financing for at least 8.6 MW
Greece’s Hellenic Petroleum has secured financing to develop 190 MW of combined solar PV and wind power capacity in Greece. The company was awarded 8.6 MW of PV capacity in Greece’s inaugural renewable energy tender in December 2016.
ABB bags 102 MW inverter order from Jordan
The company’s devices will be used for the Mafraq I and Mafraq II projects, which are being developed by Fotowatio.
