Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co. Ltd., a photovoltaic (PV) and smart energy total solution provider, and Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor Co. Ltd. have signed a framework contract. Under the contract, Trina Solar intends to purchase 210 mm monocrystal silicon wafers from Tianjin Huanou International Silicon Material Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Zhonghuan. During the … [Read more...] about Trina Solar Makes Monocrystal Silican Wafer Purchase from Zhonghuan
Boralex Enters Binding Agreements to Acquire Interests in Seven U.S. Solar Plants
Boralex US Solar CIA LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Boralex Inc., has entered into binding agreements with Centaurus Renewable Energy LLC (CRE) and other investors to acquire controlling interests in seven solar plants, located in the U.S., for a purchase price of $216.5 million. CRE and other investors will retain certain non-controlling interests in the assets … [Read more...] about Boralex Enters Binding Agreements to Acquire Interests in Seven U.S. Solar Plants
LONGi High-Efficiency Bifacial Module Shipments Reach 10 GW
Shipments of LONGi Solar’s high-efficiency bifacial modules have now reached 10 GW, with expectations that production will reach 12 GW by the end of the year. Bifacial modules are a significant development in solar panel technology. Thanks to their low LID and high-efficiency, they are now on track to become the standard PV modules. In 2017, LONGi became one of the … [Read more...] about LONGi High-Efficiency Bifacial Module Shipments Reach 10 GW
Savion Completes Agreement to Sell Virginia Solar Project
Savion has reached a definitive agreement to sell the Westmoreland Solar Project in Westmoreland County, Va. Falck Renewables North America Inc. and Eni New Energy U.S. Inc., through Novis Renewables Holdings LLC, a partnership with 51% and 49% shares respectively, signed an agreement with Savion to acquire the ready-to-build 30 MW DC (20 MW AC) … [Read more...] about Savion Completes Agreement to Sell Virginia Solar Project
GP JOULE Completes Construction on Alberta Solar Project
GP JOULE Canada Corp., a subsidiary of GP JOULE GmbH, has completed construction on the 25.4 MW Innisfail Solar project in Red Deer County, Alberta. GP JOULE partnered with Elemental Energy Inc., the British Columbia-based renewable energy developer, investor and project owner – along with community stakeholders – to successfully complete this novel merchant … [Read more...] about GP JOULE Completes Construction on Alberta Solar Project