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Going Dutch: Lightsource Continues International Push with Netherlands Launch
Lightsource Renewable Energy has spotted an “exciting new growth opportunity” in the Dutch solar market, the company announced this week, as it unveiled the latest phase of its international expanion plans. A new Netherlands-based team will now set about developing…
Vietnam To Launch Solar Power Auctions
The World Bank and the Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) have joined hands to implement a pilot auction program for solar projects. According to a local media report, the program is aimed at accelerating the development of registered…
Scatec Solar Plans 500 Megawatts Of Solar In Iran
Norway’s renewable energy giant, Scatec Solar, is in discussion with Iranian authorities to build its first solar power plant in Iran. According to Reuters, Scatec Solar aims to set up 120 megawatts of solar power in Iran with an ambitious…
Enel Commissions Largest Solar Project In South America
Italian developer Enel’s subsidiary Enel Green Power Brasil Participações (EGPB) announced the operation of two solar power plants located in Brazil with an aggregate capacity of 546 megawatts. The two solar plants include the 254 megawatt Ituverava and the 292…
US Industry Fears Tariff Ruling Could Double Price of Solar Power
The US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is warning the price of solar technologies could double if President Trump approves proposals to impose new import tariffs on Chinese solar panels. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) opened the door for…
Anesco to Cut Ribbon on ‘UK’s First Subsidy-Free Solar Farm’
A renewable energy project in Bedfordshire described as the UK’s first solar farm to be built without government subsidy will be officially opened later today by Climate Change Minister Claire Perry. The 10MW Clayhill solar farm and energy storage has…
Norway Electronics Retailer to Sell Solar Panels in Stores
Solar panel units for the roofs of Norwegian homes are to be sold in-store for the first time by electronics retailer Elkjøp. The electronics chain has noticed a strong growth in demand for the solar units in its online stores,…