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German AE Solar to open solar panel factory in Turkey in April
In partnership with Energate Corp., AE Solar set up the launch of manufacturing at its manufacturing facility in Kayseri in Turkey for April. The German company means to bring the annual output of solar modules in the center up to 1 GW by the end of the year.
Feb 18, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Germany, Europe, Asia, Turkey, AE Solar
Atlas switches on second Brazilian solar project
Atlas Renewable Energy has switched on its second PV plant in Brazil, the 156MWp Juazeiro Solar Plant in the northeastern state of Bahia.
Aug 21, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Canadian Solar, PV plants, South america, Latin america, Brazil, Atlas Renewable Energy, Juazeiro Solar Plant, Jinko, GCL
Johnson Controls partners with Capital Dynamics to increase funding for solar or battery storage projects
Johnson Controls announced a partnership with Capital Dynamics to increase the amount of capital available for customers in North America working on solar or battery storage projects. The agreement will grant easier access to funding for Johnson Controls customers using a Power Purchase Agreement for projects of varying sizes, starting at $1 million, by aggregating them into a larger portfolio of projects.
Aug 26, 2019 // Storage, Capital Dynamics, storage, North America, Johnson Controls, Brandie Williams, Benoit Allehaut
Lightsource BP makes maiden foray into Spanish solar market with 300MW acquisition
Lightsource BP has announced its entry into the Spanish solar market with the acquisition of a 300MW project portfolio in Zaragoza.
Oct 16, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, solar pv, Lightsource BP, Europe, utility-scale, Nick Boyle
NextEnergy Capital cements US play with second asset acquisition
Renewables investor NextEnergy Capital (NEC) has made its second major solar acquisition in the US, cementing its position in the market.
Oct 16, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Canadian Solar, solar pv, North America, sfi con usa, nextenergy capital, recurrent energy, Michael Bonte-Friedheim, Rohan Singh
Google announces US$150m renewables investment package
Google says it will spend US$150 million on renewable energy in regions where its products are manufactured, in a move it hopes will galvanise a further US$1.5 billion of investment.
Oct 17, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Apple, solar pv, North America, Google, corporate solar, hecate
Univergy Solar is starting major solar power projects in Zambia
Univergy International headquartered in Spain and Japan is planning to invest over $200 million in two photovoltaic projects in Zambia.
Nov 7, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Africa, zambia, Univergy International
Innergex Renewable Energy commissions 250MW PV project in Texas
Innergex Renewable Energy has commissioned the 250MWac / 315MWdc Phoebe PV project located in Winkler County, Texas.
Nov 21, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Texas, Innergex, Michel Letellier, North America, shell
Hyundai-made vehicle with solar rooftop charging
Hyundai Motor has created the world’s first vehicle equipped with solar roof-mount charging. The innovative solution is claimed to provide extra electrical power, maximize fuel efficiency and driving distance.
Nov 26, 2019 // Transport, Asia, Korea, North America, Hyundai Motor, New Sonata Hybrid
Little Rock’s Bank OZK invests in 4.8-MW solar project
Bank OZK announced plans for a significant investment for the construction of a solar power plant which will provide enough renewable energy to power its new corporate headquarters and up to 40 other Arkansas locations, according to Tim Hicks, chief administrative officer and executive director of Investor Relations.
Dec 13, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, OZK, Tim Hicks, Arkansas
Britishvolt settles website for $3.4 bn battery factory in UK
UK-based battery supplier Britishvolt has actually finalised Blyth, Northumberland as the website to develop its ₤ 2.6 bn battery gigaplant.
Dec 14, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Storage, UK, Europe, Britishvolt, Orral Nadjari
Albania to release auction for 100 MW solar PV park in Spitalles
Albania will certainly introduce the 3rd public auction for the construction of a solar photovoltaic park, with a planned capacity of 100 MW, regional media reported.
Oct 30, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Voltalia, Europe, auction, investment, Solar Power Plant, Albania, Karavasta, solar PV parks
BlackRock gets risk in US firm Distributed Solar Development
BlackRock Real Assets has actually gotten the remaining 20% risk in Distributed Solar Development (DSD) from GE Renewable Energy.
Nov 11, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, USA, BlackRock, North America, distributed solar development, Erik Schiemann, Martin Torres
BYD gives 75-MW energy storage space system to Mustang solar project
BYD "Build Your Dreams" announced it will partner with Canadian Solar to offer innovative battery technology for the 100-MWAC Mustang solar plant in Kings County, California.
Nov 26, 2020 // Storage, USA, North America, BYD, Solar Project, Stella Li
Flanagan & Gerard, co-developers kit out four malls with solar panels
Shopping centre developer Flanagan & Gerard Property Development and Investment has invested R16-million in the installation of solar plants at its malls, in an effort to save energy and reduce its carbon footprint.
Sep 27, 2019 // Rooftop PV, rooftop PV, Africa, eskom, Flanagan & Gerard Property Development and Investment, Vaal Mall, Middleburg Mall, Springs Mall, Paul Gerard