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.
National Grid, through its competitive non-regulated unit National Grid Ventures (NGV), has completed its US$100 million acquisition of North American wind and solar company Geronimo Energy.
Major PV inverter manufacturer, Sungrow Power Supply Co is preparing for a renewed push in the Indian market having already passed 4GW of deployment in the country.
Polysilicon producer REC Silicon is reducing its workforce at its plant in Moses Lake, Washington, US by approximately 100 employees as the trade war with China continues.
