SMA reaches 1 GW inverter sales in India
SMA Solar Technology AG has reached 1 GW of inverter sales in India. The German manufacturer has been present in the market since 2010. At 2 GW, however, ABB still holds the Indian inverter crown.
Conergy to build Indonesias first utility-scale PV plant; announces 62 MW Philippines project
Conergy has concluded solar PV contracts in SE Asia worth 231 MW in the last three months. The two latest deals will see the German company install Indonesias first utility-scale plants; and two projects totaling 62 MW in the Philippines.
United PV embraces crowdfunding following stock market crash
Crowdfunding is not new to the company, which last year raised some $1.6 million for a 1 MW solar plant in Shenzhen, marking the first crowdfunding effort for a PV project in China.
Solarcentury to build 16 MW UK solar farm on Broadlands Estate
British solar firm to begin construction of solar array in December, having secured planning permission last month.
Ingeteam expands O&M operations
The Spanish company has gained a foothold in the PV operation and maintenance market in Honduras and Uruguay while also winning new contracts in the U.K. and Panama, solidifying its position as a leading O&M player around the globe.
Hawaii shuts down net metering to new customers
While immediately closing net metering, Hawaiian regulators also published new rules for self-consumption and an order for HECO to create time-of-use rates.
25 MW PV project planned for New Mexico
A 25 MW solar PV project is expected to come online next December in Luna County, New Mexico. The generated energy will be sold to Tri-State G&T under a 25 year PPA.
SMA to supply 24 MW Korean energy storage project
SMA Solar Technology AG has been contracted by South Korean utility, KEPCO, to supply 24 of its storage battery inverters and system technology to a 24 MW energy storage project. The delivery is scheduled for November.
IHS increases 2015 PV forecast to 59 GW, 2016 to 65 GW
IHS Inc. has raised its global solar PV forecasts for the next two years, to 59 GW and 65 GW, respectively. The U.S. and China are leading the charge. In 2019, meanwhile, over 70 GW is expected to be installed.
GCL contracts Power China Beijing for 50 MW PV project
Yugan GCL has signed Power China Beijing up for EPC services for a 50 MW solar PV project in Chinas Jiangxi Province. The contract is worth US$69.6 million.
