A Chinese group’s unit has formally agreed the acquisition of 200 MW solar power plant in China from Beijing Zhongteng IOT Technology.

The Chinese PV behemoth has supplied 20 MW of its newly launched bifacial module DUOMAX twin to a project in China’s Qinghai province.

Battery storage, smart grid and energy efficiency sectors experienced YoY increase in venture capital funding in Q1 2017, finds the latest report by Mercom Capital Group. QoQ increase reported in all but battery storage.

Norway’s PV manufacturer REC has begun commercial production of what it claims to be the highest power 72-cell multicrystalline solar panel in the world, with nominal output of 350 Wp.

The Chinese PV manufacturer ended the first quarter of 2017 on an upbeat note.

The 20 MW and 22 MW PV power plants are being built in Turkey’s southwestern province of Izmir.

French energy giant Total and its affiliate U.S. module manufacturer SunPower, in partnership with Japanese egg producer ISE Group have switched on a 27 MWp PV power plant in the city of Nanao on Japan’s Honshu Island.

The Indian independent power producer has commissioned the largest solar PV project in the Indian state of Telangana, where it is looking to grow its solar portfolio to 510 MW over the next few months.

Rays Power Infra Pvt. Ltd. has switched on a 78 MW solar PV project, expanding its market share in the northeastern state of Uttarakhand to 40% and bringing major benefits to local farmers.

IDFC Alternatives is reported to be in talks to buy First Solar’s 200 MW renewable power assets in India.