• China
    19 oct. 2016

    Trina Solar Announces 19.86% Aperture Efficiency for Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Module

    Trina Solar Limited today announced that its State Key Laboratory of PV Science and Technology of China (the "SKL PVST") has set a new world record of 19.86% aperture efficiency for its high-efficiency "Honey Plus" multicrystalline silicon (mc-Si) solar module, which contains 120 pieces of P-type mc-Si solar cells (156x78mm2). The result has been independently verified by the Fraunhofer ISE CalLab in Germany.
  • China
    18 oct. 2016

    Geco Supplies Aluminum Solar Mounting Structures for 2MW Ground Mounted Project in Japan

    Geco Renewable Energy Co., Ltd., recently received a new order from a Japanese client to supply aluminum solar mounting structures for a 2MW ground mounted solar project in Toyokawa, Japan. The area has a challenging climate—wind speeds can reach 38m/s and snow loads up to 99 cm—but Geco's newly developed aluminum solar mounting systems met the customer's demanding requirements. The system is made of high-strength aluminum alloy with a sophisticated surface treatment of anodic oxidation AA15, making it both durable and attractive.
  • Alemania
    18 oct. 2016

    Sonnen Secures $85 Million in Growth Capital

    The sonnen Group successfully completed a new financing round with a total equity amount of $85 million USD.
  • EE.UU
    17 oct. 2016

    Engie and Holyoke Gas & Electric Announce Construction of a 5.76MW Solar Farm in USA

    Mt. Tom Solar, LLC, a subsidiary of ENGIE North America, held a groundbreaking ceremony today for a 5.76 megawatt solar farm on the property of the former coalfired Mt. Tom Power Station in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Beginning in January 2017, Mt. Tom Solar, LLC will sell renewable energy from the facility to Holyoke Gas & Electric pursuant to a Power Purchase Agreement, which will benefit Holyoke residents.
  • China
    14 oct. 2016

    Canadian Solar Secures US$95 Million Loan with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

    Canadian Solar Inc. today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Canadian Solar Projects K.K. has entered into a syndicated 3- year loan facility for JPY9.6 billion (US$95 million). Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ("SMBC") acted as the lead arranger.
  • EE.UU
    14 oct. 2016

    NEC Energy Solutions to Supply Battery Grid Energy Storage Solution in New England

    NEC Energy Solutions (NEC ES), a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, today announced that it is supplying the Sterling Municipal Light Department (SMLD) of Sterling, MA with a 2MW, 3.9MWh GSS® grid energy storage solution. It will improve grid resiliency against weather-related power outages, while providing enhanced clean energy usage and cost savings to the town of Sterling. Town, State and NEC ES officials commemorated the project today in an official groundbreaking ceremony. 
  • EE.UU
    13 oct. 2016

    Inovateus Solar and Alterra Power Secure Financing for Kokomo Solar Project

    Inovateus Solar and Alterra Power Corp. are pleased to announce the closing of a U.S. $8.9 million construction and term loan facility for an approximately 7MWDC solar project located in Kokomo, Indiana.
  • EE.UU
    12 oct. 2016

    Solar FlexRack Racking Solution is Installed in Iowa's 2.3MW Solar Electric Project

    Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and tracking solutions, announced today an utility-scale solar power generation project in Iowa, a 2.3MW plant (the series which will include 5 systems and total 5.5MW) is installed with the smartest racking solution available, the best-in-class G3 Fixed Tilt system. One of the most cost-effective racking solutions, Solar FlexRack's G3 Series was independently verified for its ease and speed of installation. Developed and installed by Azimuth Energy, the installations under construction are primarily located in the central and eastern regions of the Hawkeye State. Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) will commission the carbon-free, solar plants and the clean energy will be delivered to their membership. 
  • China Francia
    12 oct. 2016

    Canadian Solar and EDF Partner to Construct 191.5MW Solar Energy Project in Brazil

    Canadian Solar Inc. and EDF Energies Nouvelles announced today the sale of 80% interest in Canadian Solar's Pirapora I solar energy project in Brazil to EDF Energies Nouvelles' local subsidiary, EDF EN do Brasil. The 191.5MWp Project is starting construction and expects to reach commercial operation in the third quarter of 2017. Canadian Solar will supply the modules for the Project from its new 360MWp modules factory established in Brazil to support the local market.
  • China
    12 oct. 2016

    JinkoSolar Signs 300MW Master Module Supply Agreement with Senyuan Electric

    JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. today announced that it has signed a 300MW master module supply agreement with Henan Senyuan Electric Co., Ltd. ("Senyuan Electric").