Grids

Rocío Nahle uses opening of 162MWp La Orejana to call for set-up of complete solar supply chain in Mexico, to ensure country fully capitalises on renewable growth.

Innergex's Phoebe Solar project in western Texas will be one of the largest solar farms in the US, with 250MW capacity split between Shell Energy North America and the merchant market.

C&I systems can already hit grid parity without need for government money across all major urban centres but profitability is mixed on a region-by-region basis, researchers say.

Retail giant Gap is one step closer to its 100% renewable energy goal. Michigan utility Upper Peninsula Power Company adds 125MW of solar to its portfolio. The US Airforce is investing in solar-powered space vehicle research. CleanChoice Capital says yes to solar bees.

IPP’s success bagging 15-year PPA for ‘very advanced’ project north of Lisbon comes as consultants say tender’s record-low prices underscore greater appetite for merchant risks.

The USTDA-backed feasibility study will determine the hybrid project’s commercial viability and gauge the optimal mix of on-site technologies.

Launch of design phase of 109MW Sebastopol project sees German firm hit milestone with first ever scheme in New South Wales state.

Launch of construction works in South American desert should see US$180m project become commercially active by December 2020, IPP says.

PV body SEIA urges Michigan regulator to green-light deal that would clear way for 400 developments, paralysed amid stand-off with public utility.

The Swiss battery firm claims that the project will be the largest solar-plus-storage facility in the Caribbean.