Scatec Solar and its partners have grid connected its third solar power plant in Malaysia, the 66 MW Merchang plant. Scatec now boasts a 197MW PV pipeline within the country.
The EU has committed to lending €145 million (US$163 million) and the ICO up to €140 million (US$156 million) to the largest solar project under construction in Europe.
Leading monocrystalline wafer producer, LONGi Green Energy has signed a long-term supply deal with Vietnam-based PV manufacturer Vina Solar valued at approximately US$540 million.