Ellomay Capital Sells Talmei Yosef Solar Facility for $12.2 Million

Ellomay Capital Ltd. announced the sale of its 9 MW Talmei Yosef PV facility in Israel to Greenlight Fund Limited Partnership and Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources Ltd. for NIS 44.75 million, plus a potential additional payment of up to NIS 4 million based on 2024 production. The agreement includes customary representations and indemnification undertakings…

JinkoSolar’s Yuhuan base starts solar production

JinkoSolar’s Yuhuan high-efficiency solar module project, initiated in September 2022, has commissioned production of its first phase on December 29. The fully automated, intelligent production line, boasting cutting-edge robotics and AOI technology, can processes solar cells through over 10 stages and yield 6,000 solar modules daily.

Jinko Tech breaks 1 GW milestone in household solar capacity

Jinko Technology achieves a milestone with 1 GW cumulative grid-connected household photovoltaic capacity as of December 27, 2023. The rapid growth, seen in “Operation Muguang” across 20 provinces, involves 50,000 Multifamily units. The new “Jingnengbao” aims to be a leading global household photovoltaic system service platform, integrating solar power into daily lives. Leveraging online platforms…

EIB commits €400M to MYTILINEOS for 2.6 GW PV project

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €400 million to support MYTILINEOS Energy and Metals’ ambitious renewable energy plans, aiming to add 2.6 GW of solar PV and battery storage capacity across Europe by 2027. The project with investment of total €2.5 billion focuses on less developed regions to support equitable growth and green transition.

NLC India initiates bids for 100 MW nationwide PV projects

NLC India seeks bids for engineering, procurement, and construction of 100 MW solar projects nationwide. Bid submission deadline is on January 18, 2024 with bid security of ₹24.63 million and tender document costing 20,000Rs. Project is to be completed in 15 months, followed by 3-year operation and maintenance. 5% project value is to be submitted…

Solarpack breaks ground on Peru’s largest PV project to date

Solarpack is constructing Peru’s largest solar plant, the San Martin project in the La Joya district, with nearly 300 MW capacity. Kallpa Generación secures a long-term agreement for the Arequipa plant’s entire energy output. San Martín will annually generate 830 GWh, powering over 440,000 homes and preventing 564,000 tons of CO2 emissions. The plant is…

Honsun’s N-type silicon project advances with 720 furnaces

On December 30, Honsun New Energy launched the second phase of its high-efficiency N-type monocrystalline silicon ingot and silicon wafer project. With 720 monocrystalline furnaces, the project is set to ignite and commission on January 12, 2024, marking a pivotal new stage. The fab gained industry recognition for the quality.

World Bank’s report charts the course for Indian FPV success

World Bank’s report, “Unlocking the Potential of Floating Solar Photovoltaics in India” led by Surbhi Goyal, highlights untapped 4 TW global capacity in inland waters. Asia, particularly China and India, anticipates substantial FPV growth. Short-term Indian goals focus on inland waters, with long-term plans for offshore expansion. To achieve 2-3 GW annual installations in three…

JA Solar delivers 240 MW modules for ACWA Power’s Uzbek project

JA Solar completes shipment of n-type modules for ACWA Power’s 240 MW PV project in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The project, contracted by China Energy Engineering Corporation, while the agreement was signed between ACWA Power and Uzbekistan’s Joint-Stock Company (JSC) National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan (NEGU) and Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade. JA Solar supported with…