INRG wins approval for 17 MW solar farm on former airfield site in U.K.
INRG Solar has won approval for a 17 MW solar PV park on the site of a disused World War II airbase in Turweston, Buckinghamshire, in southern England.
Schmid Group builds fully integrated PV production facility for Argentinian utility company EPSE
The deal with Energia Provincial Sociedad del Estado (EPSE) for the 70 MW facility which will produce monocrystalline silicon ingots through to module production is worth an estimated EUR 100 million.
Egypt's Ministry of Electricity to receive bids for first ever solar PV plant
The 200 MW plant is being offered on a build-own-operate (BOO) scheme, with 23 Egyptian and international companies expected to lodge bids in the tender.
SEIA propose compromise to end China-US trade spat
The Solar Energy Industries Association hopes its new proposals will end recent trade disputes and establish a “win-win” situation for both the U.S. and China, and the wider industry as a whole.
Brasil Solaire to build new solar panel factory to assist access to state loans
With Brazilian homeowners able to apply for state financing if their solar installation consists of 60% domestic components, Brasil Solaire has invested in a EUR 2.9 million solar panel factory to ease their access to the funds.
Thailand to top emerging market table
Thailand’s adder scheme will drive 2.9 GW of installations as emerging markets account for 19% of new solar by 2017, says IHS. Europe will figure too with Turkey, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Denmark all contributing.
India weighing 750 MW solar auction
Cabinet expected to approve Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s plans to invite bids for 750 MW of solar PV capacity within the next ten days.
BayWa r.e.'s 19.5 MW solar farm in Great Glemham, England, nearing completion
The fixed tilt PV plant been built on a disused airfield in east England is expected to be completed in October.
Solar Universe expands reach with new East Coast franchises
In the wake of Solar Universe’s recent acquisition of distributed electricity company Gen110, the California group is expanding eastward with two new franchises in New York and New Jersey.
Europe still has a big part to play
The EU’s status report on solar says Europe still led the world for installations last year. The report was issued to coincide with the opening of EU PVSEC in Paris on Monday.
