• Japan
    7 Feb 2014

    Sharp to Construct 52MW Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Plant in Thailand

    Sharp Corporation has signed an agreement with SSP of Thailand to construct a 52 MW-dc large-scale solar power generation plant in that country. Construction will begin in January, with operations scheduled to start by the end of 2014.
  • United States
    30 Jan 2014

    SunEdison Deliver Malaysia's First Airport Solar System of 19MW

    Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), the operator and manager of Malaysia's 39 airports, and SunEdison (NYSE:SUNE), a leading solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services, today announced the launch of Malaysia's first airport solar power system at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The 19 MW (megawatt) DC (direct current) installation — the largest in Malaysia as of interconnection — combines ground-mount, parking canopy and roof-top systems to maximize electricity savings and return on investment while minimizing the use of space. 
  • United States
    29 Jan 2014

    Suniva Powers Multiple Auto Dealerships in New York

    Jan. 28, 2014 - Suniva, Inc. announces the completion of an 804kW solar system at Davidson Auto Group in Watertown, N.Y. The high-powered solar system, installed by High Peaks Solar of Troy, N.Y., compliments the auto group's existing eco-friendly auto fleet, further propelling its recognition as a green dealership.
  • China
    29 Jan 2014

    Canadian Solar Announces the Sale of a 10MW Solar Power Plant in Ontario

    Jan. 27, 2014 - Canadian Solar today announced that its subsidiary, Canadian Solar Solutions Inc., entered into an agreement with a fund managed by BlackRock ("BlackRock"), whereby BlackRock will acquire from Canadian Solar the Westbrook 10MW AC utility-scale solar power plant in Kingston, Ontario at a valuation comparable to other recent project sales completed by Canadian Solar on a per megawatt basis in the Ontario market. This follows BlackRock's acquisition on September 30, 2013 of the Demorestville and Taylor Kidd utility-scale solar power plants, totaling 20MW (AC), and located in Demorestville and Odessa, Ontario, Canada, respectively.
  • United States
    29 Jan 2014

    First Solar Breaks Ground on 102MW Nyngan Solar Project

    Jan. 27, 2014 - First Solar today commences construction of Australia's utility-scale solar project, a 250 hectare solar plant in Nyngan, New South Wales (NSW). Less than six months after AGL Energy Limited achieved financial close for project, First Solar today breaks ground on the installation of approximately 1,350,000 thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules. Once installed, First Solar's modules will generate clean, renewable energy with no emissions, waste or water consumption during operation.
  • China Malaysia
    28 Jan 2014

    Yingli Green Energy to Supply 2MW Solar Modules to Maqo Solar

    Jan. 27, 2014 - Yingli Green Energy, known as "Yingli Solar," today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Yingli Green Energy Singapore Company Pte. Limited ("Yingli Singapore") will supply 2MW of solar modules to Maqo Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd. ("Maqo Solar"). The Company's multicrystalline YGE Series solar modules, which will be delivered throughout 2014, will generate enough electricity for approximately 500 typical Malaysian homes.
  • China Germany
    28 Jan 2014

    Belectric Selects Canadian Solar to Power 4 New Utility Power Projects in Southern California

    Jan. 27, 2014 - Canadian Solar today announced it was selected by BELECTRIC Inc. ("BELECTRIC") to power four new solar power projects, totaling 7.8MW, in San Bernadino County, Southern California.
  • China Spain
    28 Jan 2014

    ReneSola to Provide 57MW of Virtus PV Modules to Isolux Corsan

    Jan. 27, 2014 - ReneSola Ltd. today announced an agreement to provide Isolux Corsan with 57 megawatts ("MW") of Virtus PV modules for installation in three commercial PV projects in the United Kingdom.
  • Germany France
    27 Jan 2014

    M+W U.S. and EDF Commence Construction on Their Second 6MW Project in Massachusetts

    Jan. 24, 2014 - M+W U.S., a subsidiary of M+W Group, Gehrlicher Solar America and EDF Renewable Energy (EDF) have announced the commencement of construction of their second, 6MW project in the State of Massachusetts. M+W U.S. will perform the engineering, procurement and construction activities while EDF will own and operate the project. The Commercial Operations Date is scheduled for the second quarter of 2014.
  • China
    24 Jan 2014

    ReneSola Establishes Regional Sales Office in South Africa

    Jan. 23, 2014 - ReneSola Ltd today announced the formal launch of ReneSola South Africa (Pty) Ltd. ("ReneSola South Africa") in Cape Town. The office will be responsible for sales and marketing efforts across Africa and South Africa.