Origis secures $344M financing for its Mississippi PV project

Origis Energy secures $344M financing from MUFG for Golden Triangle I solar and battery project in Mississippi. The 200 MW solar facility with 200 MWh storage is part of the state’s largest deployment. The financing, convertible post-construction, covers the project’s 25-year operational span. Leveraging IRA provisions, it ensures grid resiliency, powering 57,000 homes, and averting…

AIKO unveils bifacial ‘Sirius’ series for FPV

AIKO introduces ABC based ‘Stellar’ series, showcasing dual-glass bifacial solar panels with impressive efficiencies, up to 70% bifaciality, and capacities ranging from 620 W to 640 W. The ‘Sirius’ variant, designed for mudflat and water surfaces, employs advanced water encapsulation technology and anti-corrosion features, ensuring reliable power generation in challenging environments, reducing maintenance costs throughout…

Deriva Energy unveils 175 MW Pike Solar in Colorado

Deriva Energy announces the launch of 175 MW Pike Solar in El Paso County, Colorado, the largest in the company’s portfolio. The plant will supply energy to Colorado Springs Utilities through a 17-year PPA, serving roughly 46,300 homes annually. Developed and constructed by JUWI, the plant covers 1,310 rural acres and engaged approximately 350 workers…

Standardizing 700W+ PV modules for industry advancement

Trina Solar and five other manufacturers, Astronergy, Canadian Solar, Risen Energy, TCL Zhonghuan and Tongwei, establish the 700W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance, signifying a milestone in the PV industry’s shift to 700W+ modules. The initiative focuses on standardizing dimensions, accelerating the industrialization of ultra-high-power and high-efficiency modules. This move opens opportunities throughout the entire…

Kronospan acquires 53.6 MW PV projects from Emeren Group

Emeren Group Ltd sells 53.6 MW solar projects in Hungary to Kronospan/Douglas Renewables. The diverse portfolio includes six projects, four operational, one starting Q4 2023, and the final by mid-2024. The projects, located in eastern Hungary, will collectively power around 9,500 households. The transaction, facilitated by Pontes Budapest, concluded in November after receiving government approval.

Hanersun debuts Finland with 12.5 MW PV project

Hanersun enters Finland with a 12.5 MW order, using HITOUCH6N modules. These 700W bifacial modules boast 22.53% efficiency, overcoming challenges in Central Northern Finland’s climate with insufficient sunlight. The project, supplying electricity for 800-1000 households, highlights China-Finland collaboration in renewable energy.

Secure Solar Futures inks 25-Year solar PPA with YMCA

Secure Solar Futures partners with Tazewell Four Seasons YMCA in a 25-year Solar PPA, installing a 483 kW solar system with 912 Jinko Solar panels. The solar array, will be owned, operated, and maintained by Secure Solar Futures. The YMCA benefits from on-site solar power, producing 15,212,832 kWh over 25 years covering 98.5% of electricity…

Latvian SOLAR & SIA completes 4.35 MW solar project

Latvian firm SOLAR & SIA completes a 4.35 MW ground power station using Jolywood’s TOPCon modules and Solar Edge inverters. Jolywood’s JW series boasts 22.53% conversion efficiency and a 20%-30% bifacial gain. The project is anticipated to annually cut Latvia’s carbon emissions by over 4,300 tons. Jolywood, with a track record of 8 GW delivered…

GCL plans world’s first 2 GW production line

The GCL Optoelectronic Energy Storage Industry Integration Project is set in Kunshan, featuring collaborations between GCL Group and Kunshan in perovskite, energy storage, digital energy, and digital tech financial center projects. GCL Group plans to establish the world’s inaugural 2GW perovskite production line through a two-phase approach.