Astrum Solar, Hudson Clean Energy strike $100 million residential PV partnership
Private equity firm Hudson Clean Energy has agreed to fund residential solar provider Astrum Solar’s expansion plans throughout the U.S.
Sonnenbatterie expands distribution in Europe
The German smart storage company has opened up its latest distribution outlet in Slovakia — its fifth foreign market — as demand for energy storage systems in Europe continues to rise.
DNV GL launches GRIDSTOR project
The open-source, recommended practice project from DNV GL will address the needs for a comprehensive energy storage framework, focusing on system safety, operation and performance.
Conergy secures 200 MW solar project rights in UK, $60 million bank guarantee
Following the commencement of a 21 MW PV plant in England, Conergy has acquired a portfolio of rights to 166 MW of solar projects in the U.K., plus a bank guarantee facility worth $60 million.
IRENA involved in 6 MW Sierra Leone PV plant
The International Renewable Energy Agency has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development to oversee the West African nations first utility scale solar park.
Bangladesh receives $78 million from World Bank for solar home system project
Government signs financing deal to develop its Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development II project, which aims to install 480,000 solar home systems.
SunEdison acquires 50% of Silver Ridge Power in $179 million deal
The U.S. solar company has finalized the deal for the subsidiary of The AES Corporation, immediately adding 336 MW of PV capacity to its portfolio.
Solargiga building 40 MW solar park in Ghana
In partnership with the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority, China’s Solargiga has begun construction of a 40 MW, $117 million solar park.
French institute recognizes Hanwha Q CELLS' low carbon solar modules
Solstyce analyzed various data of Q CELLS’ cell and module production and found that the products consumed less than 400 kg of C02 per kWp, making them eligible for public tender in France.
Ten key questions on the future of the UK solar industry
Finlay Colville of NPD Solarbuzz talks candidly to pv magazine about the future of the UK’s solar PV industry.
