Renewables come closer to covering 100% of German demand
On Sunday midday, about 80% of the electricity demand in Germany was covered by renewable sources. A lot of sun and wind made this possible.
750 MW PV tender opens in Indias Andhra Pradesh
NTPC Limited has announced a reverse auction for the development of 750 MW of solar PV projects in Anantpur, Andhra Pradesh. Bidding will open on October 29.
Solar panels for Canada's Little Buffalo
Little Buffalo, a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada is now home to a 20.8 kW solar PV installation. The Piitapan Solar Project has risen up as a viable and clean energy alternative in a landscape filled with oil sands.
Exclusive: Lowest bid in second German PV tender EUR 0.01/kWh
In a response to a request from the Green Party, the German Government has said that bids for the countrys second pilot solar tender for ground-mounted PV systems are between EUR 0.01 and EUR 0.1098/kWh. They are declining to comment on the unit price or average value of the bids, however.
SPI unveils green energy payment platform
Solar Power Inc. (SPI) announced the launch of its online payment platform Lvdiantong. The green energy platform enables households in China to pay for retail electricity from renewable sources over the internet.
Chile: PV projects totaling 503 MW announced
First Solar Inc. is planning to build a 475 MW solar PV project in the Atacama region at a cost of US$952.3 million. Grenergy Renovables, meanwhile, has said it is planning to invest $54 million in installing 27 MW of PV in the country.
I Squared Capital to invest in India's Amplus
I Squared Capital will invest US$150 million in Indian solar project developer, Amplus Energy Solutions.
Australia: ACT government aims for 100% renewable energy by 2025
The government of the Australian Capital Territory is going where the federal politicians who march the corridors of Parliament House in the national capital fear to tread to reach 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025.
SkyPower: from creditor protection to global force
Canadian developer’s CEO says two more GW-scale deals imminent. Kerry Adler says deals in Middle East and Africa will be signed within two months.
China Sunergy's 260 MW deal to supply modules to the state
Latest move to shore up domestic solar industry sees state-owned company sign purchase agreement. 12-month supply deal backdated to start last month.
