juwi Signs 252 Million Euro Syndicated Loan with German Banking Consortium
Agreement with 13 credit institutions under the leadership of Deutsche Bank, DZ Bank and UniCredit ensures financial basis for operating business for the next years It is a milestone for the juwi group as well as an important and positive signal for the further realization of the German energy tran
Enertis Solar and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) will perform quality control testing of PV modules in South Africa
Madrid, 28 August 2013. – Enertis Solar (www.enertis.es) has signed an agreement with the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU, www.nmmu.ac.za) in South Africa for the testing of solar photovoltaic modules at the NMMU’s facilities. Enertis has experience and technical know-how accumulated
Powerway receives TÜV testing certification for clamps designed specifically for metal sheet-roof systems in Japan
In the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe of 2011, the Japanese government has focused on supporting the development of solar PV power plants in the country. In 2012 the total installed capacity of solar PV power plants reached 2GW, and is expected to increase by 150% to 5GW in 2013. Japan has
Powerway again awarded Large-scale photovoltaic power plant projects in South Africa
South Africa has abundant solar resources and has become the world’s 11th largest market for photovoltaic installations. Supported by favourable government energy policies, it has appealed to global industrial giants to develop solar projects in the country. However, to ensure that local companies a
Installation issues should not impede the deployment of solar PV systems
By Bernhard Suchland, Managing Director at Schletter South Africa Roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels can change the power dynamic of South Africa by supplying efficient, green energy for almost any use. They are, however, a new option for many South African companies, many of which may now be rea
FIRST SOLAR TO DELIVER 155 MW OF SOLAR POWER PROJECTS FOR AGL ENERGY
Utility-scale solar PV projects expected to meet the needs of over 50,000 average NSW homes SYDNEY, Australia, 31 July 2013 – First Solar today welcomes the news that AGL Energy Limited (AGL) has achieved financial close for two utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. First Solar has executed en
Solarcentury Africa ready for Southern African alternative energy generation boom
New joint venture created by Solarcentury and Momentous Energy Solarcentury, together with Momentous Energy, are pleased to announce the formation of Solarcentury Africa, a joint venture based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Solarcentury Africa will be working across the commercial roof, solar park and iso
Dropping costs and localisation demands see consolidation of REIPPP bidders
By Nathan Venter, GM of Schletter SA The cost to produce renewable energy has dropped by around 40% in the solar photovoltaic (PV) segment of the market since the renewable energy independent power producers programme (REIPPP) began, which has led to increased competition and, coupled with localisation de
Soitec completes its first solar power plant in California with modules from its new San Diego manufacturing facility
New installation establishes Soitec’s latest CPV technology in California and represents a major milestone in company’s ambitious deployment plans in the region San Francisco, California July 10, 2013 — Soitec, a world leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials for
RustMo1 Solar Farm Launch 28 May 2013
It is indeed a momentous event for South Africa as it celebrated the launch of the first Solar Energy Farm in the North West Province on 28 May 2013 (click here to view video). RustMo1 Solar Farm is a 7 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation facility located at Buffelspoort, which is 22 kilometres o
