UK’s Lightsource and BlackRock team on £1bn solar strategy
British renewable energy developer Lightsource has entered into a £1 billion partnership with asset manager BlackRock Real Assets to create Kingfisher, which will target 1 GW of solar capacity in the U.K. Partnership will also eye storage opportunities.
Redavia provides gold mine in Tanzania with more solar power
The company has increased the mine’s PV power generation capacity to 674 kW with the supply of another solar container.
Gransolar finalizes 35.4 MW solar project in northern Mexico
The Spanish developer has built the project for Balam Fund, which acquired it in April 2016.
Azerbaijan commissions 1.1 MW solar plant in Pirallahi island
The project is the first phase of the 2.8 MW Pirallahi PV power plant and part of the Government’s 2014-2020 energy strategy which aims to deploy over 600 MW of solar by 2020.
Ellomay’s 300 MW solar project in Spain secures final approval
The Talasol Solar PV power plant will be located in Talaván, Cáceres, in the southern region of Extremadura. Israeli solar company Ellomay acquired the project in May.
BayWa r.e. sells 20 MW project in Australia
German project developer BayWa r.e. today announced that it will sell the 20 MW Hughenden solar plant, located in Queensland, to Lighthouse Infrastructure, an Australian specialist in infrastructure investments.
UK: Nearly 126,000 employed in thriving renewables industry, report shows
In the first year energy storage and electric vehicle sectors are included, REA’s annual publication reveals a 2.5% YoY increase in the number of jobs in the renewable energy industry, but also a significant decline in growth from two years previous when it was at nearly 9%. The Association points to negative policy changes as the reason behind the downward trend.
SunPower secures 29.9 MW order from French developer Tenergie
The U.S. manufacturer will provide its modules for 157 rooftop projects totaling 26.8 MW and three ground-mounted PV plants equaling 3.1 MW, that will all be located in France.
Neoen signs PPA for 100 MW in Australia
French power producer Neoen has agreed to provide electricity to EnergyAustralia from 100 MW of solar capacity it plans to build in New South Wales. The two companies did not disclose the terms of the deal.
World Bank approves $660 million fund for 500 MW of projects at Benban solar complex in Egypt
The funds will be used to support the construction of 11 solar plants with a combined capacity of 500 MW.
