Community solar is (finally) moving forward in Minnesota
Mortenson Construction’s groundbreaking on the first in 11 MW of projects is part of a boom in community solar construction in the state, despite big delays in Xcel Energy’s interconnection process.
Vote Solar, Earthjustice take Montana PURPA fight to federal regulators
The petition to FERC comes after Montana regulators suspended implementation of PURPA, impacting an estimated 135 MW of late-stage solar projects.
Precarious circumstances at TerraForm Power, TerraForm Global
SunEdison’s two yieldcos have released preliminary Q2 results as the companies delay being de-listed and consider taking offers.
WTO rejects Indian appeal against US solar complaint
Appeal to overturn US complaint that India’s domestic content requirement for its solar power sector is discriminatory rejected by the WTO, as expected. India has lodged similar trade case against U.S.
Solar Power International 2016: Five key takeaways
This year’s SPI trade show comes at a time of dynamic growth for the solar industry and an increasing integration of solar into energy management. But not all the news is good.
Projects, Supplier Deals, Strategic Ties Flourish at SPI
The well-attended Solar Power International 2016 show in Las Vegas this week has been the venue for a variety of new supply agreements, new projects and market endeavors. as well as strategic partnership announcements, along with the dazzling array of solar products. Among some of the new deals announced during the show are the following: […]
Largest solar plant in the Caribbean connected to the Puerto Rican grid
The energization of the 45 MW plant was done by Oriana Energy, a subsidiary of French-based solar power producer Sonnedix Group, in partnership with Yarotek, who have now completed two PV projects in Puerto Rico in quick succession.
JinkoSolar enters module supply agreement with Con Edison
The Chinese PV heavyweight has signed the Master Module Supply Agreement with Consolidated Edison Development for around 560 MW of modules in the U.S., as it continues to make headway in the region.
IdeemaTec Wins Tracker Projects in U.S. Southeast
IdeemaTec, the Wallerfing, Germany-based tracker manufacturer, announced at SPI that it has won new projects in Georgia and Tennessee following the opening of its first U.S. office in Charlotte, in July.
Sun Action Gains Tracker UL Certification
Sun Action Tracker (SAT) has gained UL 3703 certification for its new single-axis tracker and has secured its first U.S. contract with the technology, for a 97 MW installation in California.
