India’s energy ministry has amended its invitation for state-owned corporations (CPSUs) to set up 1GW of solar PV plants across India, by bringing forward its funding timelines.
Leading Silicon Module Super League (SMSL) member Trina Solar has signed several strategic financing agreements with CITIC bank totalling over US$1.57 billion for a five-year period.
The largest polysilicon producer GCL-Poly Energy Holdings has secured approximately US$110 million from a new corporate bond from qualified investors in China.
Quercus Assets Selection, an investment company focusing on renewable energy, has announced plans to start two renewable energy infrastructure funds — growing its total funding portfolio to five.
Trina Solar has restructured its management, with the China-headquartered PV module manufacturer’s president for Europe and Africa Ben Hill leaving the company amid speculation over his next role.
Polysilicon producer OCI Enterprises, A North American subsidiary of South Korea-based OCI Company has sold its 73% limited partner interest in OCI Resources along with 2% general partner interest and distribution rights to Turkey-based conglomerate Ciner Enterprises for around US$430 million.
UK developer British Solar Renewables (BSR) and module supplier Vikram Solar have announced a supply agreement the two parties signed at this year’s Solar Energy UK exhibition.
