MidAmerican Energy acquires stake in 290 MW PV project
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company is to acquire a 49 percent stake in NRG Energys 290 megawatt (MW) Agua Caliente photovoltaic project.
Recurrent secures US$250 million for 200 MW PV pipeline
North American solar project developer, Recurrent Energy, has secured a four year construction revolver, worth US$250 million for the development of 20 photovoltaic projects.
ReneSola completes 20 MW Chinese PV plant
China-based ReneSola has grid connected a 20 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power plant to the Chinese grid.
Soitec acquires US manufacturing facility for CPV modules
Soitec has acquired a new manufacturing facility in San Diego from Sony Electronics Inc. in order to manufacture its concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) modules. The move marks an investment of over US$150 million and is expected to create 450 new onsite jobs.
Work on 123 MW Italian PV project underway
Having secured all the necessary approvals, solarhybrid AG has announced that work on its 123 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in Italy is underway.
Construction on 150 MW Copper Mountain 2 project to begin following PPA approval
A 25 year power purchase agreement (PPA)has been approved by the California Public Utilities Commission, meaning construction can begin on Sempra Generations 150 megawatt (MW) Copper Mountain Solar 2 project.
Hawaii: 15 schools to receive PV power
Under a new initiative announced by Hawaiis state Department of Education (DOE), 15 Kaua’i schools will be kitted out with photovoltaic systems in a bid to “significantly reduce” the cost of school operations.
Tata secures financing for 25 MW Indian PV project
Tata Power, a private power company based in India, has completed the financing agreements for its 25 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project, set to be located in Indias Mithapur, in the state of Gujarat.
Solarhybrid developing 150 MWp PV project
Solarhybrid AG is to install a 150 megawatt peak (MWp) photovoltaic project in Germany’s Neuhardenberg, located in Brandenburg.
Belectric named solar EPC leader
Belectric is the global solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) leader, having installed 62 power plants worth 391 megawatts (MW), according to IHS iSuppli.
