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ReneSola Signs Supply Pact with Zhejiang XunNeng for 800 MW Solar Modules

ReneSola, a leading solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, has entered into a framework agreement with Zhejiang XunNeng, a project developer, for the supply of 800 MW capacity of modules for the years 2020 and 2021. On the basis of their earlier successful cooperation, both the companies have decided to further extend their business relationship by […]

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Bright Canyon Energy’s Solar + Storage Project in Seeking Final Approvals in Hawaii

Bright Canyon Energy is in the final award group for HECO’s initiative to bring its solar plus storage project to Hawaii. Bright Canyon Energy has announced it is in the final award group for Hawaiian Electric Company’s (HECO) initiative to bring a cleaner energy supply to Hawaii. The firm’s Kūpono Solar plus storage project, located […]

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Vivint Solar Closes USD 545 Million of new Financings

Vivint Solar has announced the closing of two separate debt transactions, totaling USD 545 million in incremental lender commitments. Vivint Solar, a leading full-service residential solar provider in the United States, has announced the closing of two separate debt transactions, totaling USD 545 million in incremental lender commitments. The first is a USD 245 million upsize to the company’s already existing multi-lender […]

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JinkoSolar Tiger Pro Series Gets World’s 1st Salt Mist Corrosion Standards Certification

JinkoSolar has announced that its Tiger Pro Series modules have received the world’s first certification for salt mist corrosion test issued by TÜV Nord AG JinkoSolar, one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world, has announced that its innovative Tiger Pro Series of high-efficiency modules received the world’s first IEC 61701 Ed 3 […]

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Tender Issued for 1 MW Solar Plant at Madurai Kamaraj University

NIWE has issued a tender for the commissioning of a 1 MW solar energy power plant at the Madurai Kamaraj University in Tamil Nadu. The National Institute for Wind Energy (NIWE) has issued a tender, inviting EPC contractors in India to submit bids for undertaking the task of commissioning of a 1 MW solar energy […]

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DESRI Acquires 100 MW Utah Solar Project from Community Energy

In continuation of its 5th transaction with Community Energy, D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) has acquired the Hunter solar project of 100 MW capacity in Utah from a Pennsylvania-headquartered renewable energy project developer. Besides acquisition, DESRI has also closed on the financing and a tax equity commitment for this solar project. Further, this Hunter […]

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Strong Q1 for US Energy Storage Market Despite COVID-19: WoodMac

The US energy storage sector saw a strong Q1, with residential storage setting another record while the non-residential had its 3rd-strongest quarter The United States (US) energy storage sector saw a strong first quarter, with residential storage setting another record while the non-residential market had its third-strongest quarter on record. According to Wood Mackenzie and […]

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Renewables Increasingly Cheaper Than new Fossil Fuels Based Capacity: IRENA

Renewable power is increasingly cheaper than any new electricity capacity based on fossil fuels, a new report by IRENA finds. Renewables are increasingly cheaper than any new electricity capacity based on fossil fuels, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds. The report, ‘Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2019’, shows that more than half […]

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Draft Tariff Policy Can Revolutionise Power Sector

The proposal to end tariff differentiation is a much-needed reform in the power sector but the key to reaping real benefits of the move lies in its implementation and involvement of consumers in the reform process, as said by the Pradeep S. Mehta founded non-profit Indian think tank. CUTS International is a Jaipur-headquartered organisation and […]

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