pv magazine USA weekly news roundup
A critical rate case in Arizona gets resolved, NRG moves to acquire SunEdison assets, SolarCity goes BIPV, downsizing at SMA and SunPower, results from SCTY, RUN & VSLR, and more…
First Solar reports successes in Turkey and India
The thin film maker and developer reports 160 MW-DC of PV module orders in Turkey, while putting 130 MW-AC of projects online in India.
Mitsubishi to invest in US solar firm Nexamp
The Japanese corporation reaches agreement to indirectly take a near majority ownership in the firm, which specializes in community and commercial solar installations.
NRG applies to acquire 2.1 GW of SunEdison solar and wind projects
The carving up of SunEdison’s holdings has formally begun.
NRG Yield reports healthy Q2 results
The yieldco of energy company NRG has also announced that it will acquire its parent company’s remaining stake in the 250 MW California Valley Solar Ranch (CVSR) plant.
Rocky Mountain Institute to arrange 16 MW of community solar in New York
The sustainability non-profit is working with a local organization, and has issued an RFP for developers and financiers to build 16 MW of community solar in Rochester.
CAP sues SunEdison, alleging poor quality PV modules
Chile’s largest mining group is taking the bankrupt renewable energy developer to court, alleging that the Amanecer PV plant is not producing the contracted output.
Draker and Inaccess deepen strategic alliance
The deal announced today includes an expansion of cooperation, an equity investment by Draker’s parent company in Inacess, and Inaccess’ CEO taking on the same role at Draker.
Apple approved to sell power from renewables on the wholesale market
Federal regulators have approved the technology company’s application to become an IPP.
D. E. Shaw acquires an 11 MW PV project near Sacramento
The Rancho Seco Solar Project, located on the site of a decommissioned nuclear power plant, marks the latest deal between D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments and First Solar.
