Becky Beetz
Peru: 40 MW PV project inaugurated
Gestamp Solar and Solarpack have officially inaugurated two 20 MW photovoltaic plants in Peru. A total of US$196 million was invested in the project, which was completed last October.
JA Solar ships 35 MW of PV modules to Israel
JA Solar has commenced shipments of its modules to a 35 MW photovoltaic project in Israel.
Suntech shuts Arizona PV module factory
Less than three years after the announcement of its opening, and on the back of insolvency rumors, Suntech is closing its Goodyear photovoltaic module manufacturing facility in Arizona, the U.S.
Meeco Group unveils 30 MW Japan PV plans
The meeco Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japans BIJ Corporation and Italy-based finergia advisory & finance. The aim is to install both on- and off-grid photovoltaic projects in Japan and its neighboring markets.
India contemplates new funding model for solar mission despite budget deficit fears
Indias Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has today said that a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) model has been “envisaged” for the second phase of the countrys Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). National budget deficit concerns are, however, throwing the viability of the program into question.
Suntech takes over GSF fund ownership
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd has reached a settlement regarding its fraud dispute with GSF Capital Pte Limited (GSF Capital). A part of the agreement has seen the Chinese photovoltaic manufacturer taking over ownership of the GSF Fund.
Welspun achieves financial close on 130 MW Indian PV project
Welspun Energy Ltd has closed financing worth INR 8.85 billion on its 130 MW photovoltaic project, located in Madhya Pradesh, India.
20 MW PV plant commissioned in Rajasthan, India
Jakson Power Solutions has commissioned a 20 MW photovoltaic plant in Indias Rajasthan. The Indian company intends to install a further 80 MW over the next three years.
Sonnedix completes 9.5 MW Thai PV plant
Sonnedix Group has completed a 9.5 MW photovoltaic plant in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand. The project marks a 100 MW milestone for the company.
Official: Chinese PV modules must register in EU
As of today, March 5, all Chinese photovoltaic modules and their main components coming into the EU must register with national customs authorities. This means should anti-dumping tariffs be imposed at the end of the year, they could be retroactively applied.
