JinkoSolar supplies 30 MW to Dongfeng Nissan in China
The Chinese PV giant claims the project will be “the world’s largest solar canopy.”
UK urged to adopt flexible electricity system to support renewables, finds new UKERC report
The U.K. Energy Research Centre has called on the British government to invest in greater grid flexibility if it is to make renewable energy sources cost-effective. Solar Trade Association calls the report “timely”.
Japan’s solar shipments fall 5% in fiscal Q4 — JPEA
Deliveries of PV cells and modules hit 1.7 GW in the three months to the end of December, down from 1.8 GW in the July-September period, according to the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association (JPEA).
Australia: 320 MW of solar farms commence construction in Victoria
Three PV power plants worth a combined 320 MW have begun construction in the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. A joint venture between Overland Sun Farming and the UK’s Island Green Power is behind the AU$500 million (US$384 million) development, which is going ahead despite the projects not having yet signed PPAs.
Itochu completes 37 MW in western Japan
The Tokyo-listed trading firm built the project with its partners in Okayama, Okayama prefecture.
GCL-SI signs Mexican distribution deal with DMSolar
GCL System Integration (GCL-SI) did not disclose the financial terms of the master distribution agreement, under which Guadalajara-based DMSolar will offer the Chinese PV maker’s components, as well as its GCL-P6/60 and GCL-P6/72 panels.
MENA’s 2017 solar PV pipeline grows to 4 GW, says MESIA
Middle East Solar Industry Association’s Solar Outlook Report 2017 suggests more than 5.7 GW of solar power – including concentrated solar power – is in the pipeline for the region, with 2017 poised to be strongest year yet.
EPS, Toshiba to finish 3 MW Tasmania microgrid project in Q1
Paris-based Electro Power Systems (EPS) expects to commission the PV-powered project in the first quarter.
BE Clean Energy to install 50 MW in eastern China
Beijing Enterprises Clean Energy (BECE) has signed a development agreement with the authorities in Weishan county, Shandong province, to build the solar project in the city of Jining.
Turkey delays tender of 1 GW solar plant by one month
Turkey’s tender for the flagship solar PV project with 1 GW of capacity has been postponed for one month. The government wants the plant to be built using locally manufactured content only.
