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28 Apr 2017Amtech Announces Order for Bi-facial N-type Technology Turnkey Line
Amtech Systems, Inc. today announced its solar subsidiary, Tempress Systems, received a follow-on order for the second phase of a multi‑phase 1GW project. This turnkey order for the second phase is similar in size and includes Tempress' high-throughput PECVD and diffusion platforms. The first and second phases of this China project are designed to manufacture n-type bi-facial solar cells and modules at an attractive cost per watt. This repeat order is expected to ship within the next twelve months. Amtech's backlog as of April 25, 2017 is approximately $125 million compared to the December 31, 2016 backlog of $52 million. -
27 Apr 2017Canadian Solar Supplies 10MW Modules to Solar Project in Uganda
Canadian Solar Inc. today announced that the company has supplied 10MW of PV Modules to Soroti Photovoltaic Plant in Uganda. -
27 Apr 2017Pacifico Energy Commences Construction of 257.7MW Solar Power Plant
Pacifico Energy K.K. is pleased to announce the commencement of construction on Japan's solar power generation plant, the 257.7MW (DC) Sakuto Mega Solar Power Plant in Mimasaka, Okayama. -
26 Apr 2017
Canadian Solar Secures Project Financing for 92MW Solar Project
Canadian Solar Inc. today announced that it has secured financing for its 92MW IS-42 solar power project near Fayetteville, North Carolina. The financing is in the form of a debt facility with Prudential Capital Group and a tax equity investment commitment from U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation (USBCDC). -
26 Apr 2017
Invenergy to Build 24.9MW Shoreham Solar Commons Facility in New York
Invenergy LLC held a ground breaking ceremony at its 24.9MW Shoreham Solar Commons facility, located in the town of Brookhaven in Long Island, New York. -
26 Apr 2017
Trina Solar Receives 20MW Bifacial PERC "DUOMAX Twin" Module Order
Trina Solar Limited announced a 20MW module supply contract for its newly launched product DUOMAX twin, a bifacial module built with PERC and dual glass technology. -
25 Apr 2017Asunim is Building 2 PV Power Plants Totaling 42MW in Turkey
Asunim Yenilenebilir Enerji Teknolojileri İnş. Müh. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti. has started construction of two large conglomerate non-licensed photovoltaic power plants for several investors. The systems are in southwestern Turkey's Izmir Province. Asunim gave full support to its customers from day one and obtained preliminary ministry acceptance and go ahead for construction. The systems feature PID free solar modules manufactured by Jinko Solar and REFUsol 40K string inverters. -
24 Apr 2017
SunPower Completes 21 Solar Systems During Earth Week Dedication Events
Several Macy's, Inc. locations will reveal their solar energy makeovers with SunPower during dedication events at the Macy's Broadway Plaza store in Walnut Creek, Calif.; Bloomingdale's store at The Shops at Chestnut Hill in Chestnut Hill, Mass.; and the Macy's and Bloomingdale's fulfillment center in Joppa, Md. This marks the completion of 21 SunPower® solar energy systems installed this past year at Macy's and Bloomingdale's locations in seven states, totaling 15MW and adding to the nearly 24MW of SunPower solar that have been operating since 2007. Electricity generated by the new solar power systems will ultimately be sold to others. -
24 Apr 2017
Invenergy Celebrated Ground Breaking for 50MW Luning Solar Energy Center
Invenergy LLC and Liberty Utilities last week held a groundbreaking ceremony at Invenergy's 50MW Luning Solar Energy Center in Luning, Nevada. -
21 Apr 2017
ISE Group, Total and SunPower Start Up 27MW Solar Power Plant in Japan
ISE Group, Total and SunPower have started up a 27MW photovoltaic power plant in Nanao on Japan's Honshu Island. Completed one year after the beginning of construction, the plant will generate clean and reliable electricity to serve thousands of Japanese households on the island.