Financial & Legal

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.

Businesses can claim up to US$23,600 if they install solar for self-consumption.

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.

The project, financed by US Bank, HSBC, Rabobank and Nord/LB is expected to become operational mid-2020.

Majority of 1MW project awards now made but minister says both rooftop and large-scale tenders have hit roadblocks.

Insurance helps firm secure fresh debt for Grand Ridge Solar, built earlier this decade and joined by storage facility since 2015.

Finland’s Taaleri walks PV Tech through solar investment rationale of SolarWind II Fund, which has just secured €219m of a €300m target.

Bogotá’s fresh preparations for tender it called off in February mark fresh chance for country seen as a dormant but promising market.

Genex to reach financial close by the autumn for innovative pumped storage plant offering dispatchable solar through disused gold mine.

Government confirms 10GW across 64 projects has applied for support from two-layered 1.4GW tender, meant to award contracts later this summer.