China boosts 2015 solar target by 20%
China’s National Energy Administration has announced that it will boost its 2015 solar target to 17.8 GW. The NEA has cited the need to, “stabilize and expand the solar application market,” as the reason for the move.
Brazil sets second solar auction in 2015
The South American nation is ramping up solar development with another solar auction scheduled for November.
REC partners with PacificLight to deliver Singapore solar program
Module manufacturer REC will partner with Singaporean utility PacificLight Energy (PLE) to deliver commercial PV systems. The program is called “PLEdge to RECharge Green Energy Program.”
SunEdison provides Georgetown with 150 MW of PV
Georgetown Utility Systems is continuing down its path to provide 100% renewable energy for its customers through signing a deal to see a 150 MW PV power plant developed. SunEdison will realize the project with it likely to be sold to its yieldco TerraForm power on completion.
RWE buys stake in Conergy
The German utility giant has acquired a minority stake in Conergy. The leading downstream solar company expects to expand operations this year in Latin America, Japan, Philippines and Africa, CEO Andrew de Pass tells pv magazine.
Wirsol Energy plugs 29 MW solar farm into UK grid
Connection of the Elms Farm solar park made in time to qualify for 1.4 ROC. Plant sold to Bluefield Solar Income Fund as part of company’s growing PV portfolio.
Brazilian solar auction set for August
The second national solar auction in Brazil will award 20-year contracts to winning projects, which are to begin operations in 2017.
Solar-hybrid applications offer solution for hard-hit EPCs
Interview: PV power plant project developers in Europe are in big trouble. The first round of calls for ground-mounted systems has begun, but it’s not clear how this model will develop. The global market for solar-diesel hybrid systems, however, is large and full of opportunities, says Thomas Hillig, founder of the online platform THEnergy, in an interview with pv magazine.
Italy to switch off PV plants over 100 kW during solar eclipse
In Germany, the debate is still on as to how to deal with large PV systems during the solar eclipse on Friday. Italian transmission grid operator Terna has made the decision to switch off large-scale PV plants for an entire 24-hour period. It appears unlikely that Germany will do the same.
Australia: Rooftop solar subsidies appear safe, storage program launched
Signals from the Australian Federal Government appear to indicate that rooftop solar will remain free from subsidy cuts. Program to trial solar plus storage at new housing development announced.
