Solar

Auckland’s electricity and water utility companies have announced a project to build New Zealand’s largest solar array in the heart of Auckland’s North Shore.

Macquarie Group Ltd has targeted AUS$1 billion in its biggest capital raising to ramp up investment and take advantage of expected asset price growth in renewable energy, among other sectors.

Greengate Power Corporation has received approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to construct and operate its Travers Solar project pursuant to the Alberta Hydro and Electric Act.

The San Diego-based solar and storage developer has been recognised again for a new project.

Total has inaugurated its thousandth solarised service station.

Hawaii's largest procurement effort for renewable energy resources to end the use of coal and reduce reliance on imported oil for power generation is beginning.

The new plant in Juazeiro has an installed capacity of 156 MWp and will generate an estimated 357 GWh y/y.

The Science and Technology Committee has published a report on the UK Government’s Clean Growth Strategy in which it called for “strong policy support” for new solar power.

According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the renewable energy market accounted for revenue of US$928 billion in 2017 and is anticipated to generate US$1.512 billion by 2025.

Canadian Solar, one of the world's largest solar power companies, has announced it has signed Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements for three solar PV plants totaling 300 MWp in Australia.

The PV plant will comprise 6533 Soltec SF7 bifacial solar trackers and 548 772 Bifacial modules.

According to the EIA, US solar module imports have partially recovered following the imposition of tariffs in early 2018.

Norton Rose Fulbright has announced that it has expanded its renewable energy capabilities in Texas with the addition of partner Becky Diffen and senior counsel Sam Porter to the law firm’s Austin office.

Utilities consultancy Monarch Partnership has launched a UK-wide scheme allowing property owners to have solar panels fitted for free.

Cleantech Solar and Bosch Automotive Technologies have announced a long-term Power Purchase Agreement for a 1 MW solar PV system that will be built on-site at Bosch’s first SMART factory in Thailand.