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18 oct. 2016Sonnen Secures $85 Million in Growth Capital
The sonnen Group successfully completed a new financing round with a total equity amount of $85 million USD. -
17 oct. 2016Engie and Holyoke Gas & Electric Announce Construction of a 5.76MW Solar Farm in USA
Mt. Tom Solar, LLC, a subsidiary of ENGIE North America, held a groundbreaking ceremony today for a 5.76 megawatt solar farm on the property of the former coalfired Mt. Tom Power Station in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Beginning in January 2017, Mt. Tom Solar, LLC will sell renewable energy from the facility to Holyoke Gas & Electric pursuant to a Power Purchase Agreement, which will benefit Holyoke residents. -
14 oct. 2016Canadian Solar Secures US$95 Million Loan with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Canadian Solar Inc. today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Canadian Solar Projects K.K. has entered into a syndicated 3- year loan facility for JPY9.6 billion (US$95 million). Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ("SMBC") acted as the lead arranger. -
14 oct. 2016
NEC Energy Solutions to Supply Battery Grid Energy Storage Solution in New England
NEC Energy Solutions (NEC ES), a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, today announced that it is supplying the Sterling Municipal Light Department (SMLD) of Sterling, MA with a 2MW, 3.9MWh GSS® grid energy storage solution. It will improve grid resiliency against weather-related power outages, while providing enhanced clean energy usage and cost savings to the town of Sterling. Town, State and NEC ES officials commemorated the project today in an official groundbreaking ceremony. -
13 oct. 2016
Inovateus Solar and Alterra Power Secure Financing for Kokomo Solar Project
Inovateus Solar and Alterra Power Corp. are pleased to announce the closing of a U.S. $8.9 million construction and term loan facility for an approximately 7MWDC solar project located in Kokomo, Indiana. -
12 oct. 2016
Solar FlexRack Racking Solution is Installed in Iowa's 2.3MW Solar Electric Project
Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and tracking solutions, announced today an utility-scale solar power generation project in Iowa, a 2.3MW plant (the series which will include 5 systems and total 5.5MW) is installed with the smartest racking solution available, the best-in-class G3 Fixed Tilt system. One of the most cost-effective racking solutions, Solar FlexRack's G3 Series was independently verified for its ease and speed of installation. Developed and installed by Azimuth Energy, the installations under construction are primarily located in the central and eastern regions of the Hawkeye State. Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) will commission the carbon-free, solar plants and the clean energy will be delivered to their membership. -
12 oct. 2016Canadian Solar and EDF Partner to Construct 191.5MW Solar Energy Project in Brazil
Canadian Solar Inc. and EDF Energies Nouvelles announced today the sale of 80% interest in Canadian Solar's Pirapora I solar energy project in Brazil to EDF Energies Nouvelles' local subsidiary, EDF EN do Brasil. The 191.5MWp Project is starting construction and expects to reach commercial operation in the third quarter of 2017. Canadian Solar will supply the modules for the Project from its new 360MWp modules factory established in Brazil to support the local market. -
12 oct. 2016
JinkoSolar Signs 300MW Master Module Supply Agreement with Senyuan Electric
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. today announced that it has signed a 300MW master module supply agreement with Henan Senyuan Electric Co., Ltd. ("Senyuan Electric"). -
11 oct. 2016
KACO New Energy to Supply 50MW of Inverter Capacity to the Aldo Grup
KACO new energy has signed a deal with the Turkish Aldo Grup to supply inverters having a total capacity of 50 megawatts. The blueplanet 50.0 TL3 INT units from the Germany-based manufacturer are to be used in a range of projects to be financed and planned by the Aldo Grup between now and the end of 2017. -
11 oct. 2016
First Solar Commissions 52.5MW Shams Ma'an Plant in Jordan
First Solar, Inc. today announced that it has commissioned the 52.5 megawatt (MW)AC Shams Ma’an project in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on schedule.