Canadian Solar Raises JPY5.4 Billion with Inaugural Dual-Tenor Green Project Bond in Japan Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The JPY5.4 billion (US$47.0 million) dual-tenor green project bond was issued to finance Canadian Solar’s 19.05 MWp Gunma Aramaki Solar Power Plant in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Canadian Solar Inc. has announced completion of its second green project bond placement with Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. The JPY5.4 billion (US$47.0 million) dual-tenor green project bond was […] Read more
European Investment Bank Sanctions EUR 200 Million for Indian Large-Scale Solar Power Projects Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The State Bank of India gets EUR 200 Million long-term loan from European Investment Bank to fund five different solar power projects in Tamil Nadu and Telangana. The European Investment Bank has confirmed new support for solar power generation in India in partnership with the State Bank of India. The EUR 200 million (INR 1400 […] Read more
Enel Starts Construction of the America ’s Largest Solar PV Project in Mexico Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The overall 754MW solar PV plants will be operational in the second half of 2018 and is expected to generate over 1700 GWh of solar power each year. Enel, through its Mexican renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power México (“EGPM”), has started construction works at its 754 MW1 Villanueva solar PV Plant in Viesca, Coahuila State, […] Read more
Canadian Solar Secures JPY4 Billion Credit Facility with SMFL Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar intends to use proceeds from the facility to expand the development of solar energy projects in Japan. Canadian Solar Inc. has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Canadian Solar Projects K.K. has entered into a 3-year credit agreement for JPY4 billion (US$35 million) with Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (“SMFL”), a member […] Read more
ReneSola Connects 10MW of Ground-mount Solar Projects to UK Grid Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy ReneSola managed the design and construction of these ground-mount solar projects, and will provide ongoing operation and maintenance services until final acceptance. ReneSola has announced the completion and grid connection of two ground-mount projects in the United Kingdom. These projects have a combined capacity of approximately 10 MW. ReneSola managed the design and construction of […] Read more
Vikram Solar signs MoU with Israel’s Water-Gen to introduce drinkable water solutions in India Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Combined with Vikram Solar’s technological prowess and expertise in the solar power domain, the attempt is to conceptualize a product most suitable for the Indian market requirements. Incorporating use of solar power into the Water-Gen technology is expected to further enhance the energy efficiency and availability of power for the technology in remote locations, through […] Read more
Sharp Launches the Industry’s Most Efficient 48-Cell PV Solar Module Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Available with IEC certification (IEC/EN 61215 and IEC/EN 61730), the NQ-R256A solar module from Sharp is best suited for residential rooftops. Sharp has launched the industry’s most efficient 48 cell solar module for the European market, following its best-selling success in Japan. With an award-winning design, the NQ-R256A (256W) mono-crystalline photovoltaic (PV) solar module incorporates […] Read more
Schletter Group installs its newly developed mounting solution for greenhouse solar PV systems in China Updated On Tue, Mar 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Schletter Group has also announced to install 30 MW large-scale system over the coming months. The Schletter Group has installed its newly developed mounting solution for greenhouse solar PV systems in China. The 20 MWp large-scale photovoltaic system was installed for the “Jiangs-North Greenhouse Project” in a vegetable cultivation plant in the province of Sihong […] Read more
GSSG Solar Announces Increased Commitment to Japanese Mega-Solar Updated On Tue, Mar 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy GSSG solar will be investing in the acquisition and financing of an incremental $1 billion of Japanese mega-solar plants over a three-year investment period. GSSG Solar has announced that an investment of over $120 million of additional commitments to the firm’s investments in Japanese solar projects. Through this increased capacity, GSSG will invest in the […] Read more
