Markets & Finance

Marubeni Corporation has signed off on an agreement to acquire a stake in Azuri Technologies, entering into the solar home systems sector for off-grid areas in Africa. As a result of this deal, Marubeni’s investment will make the company the largest shareholder of Azuri.

SunPower-equipped plant in Iwate marks commercial launch two years after 27MW predecessor was linked in Ishikawa.

Firm breaks ground on 148MW plant in former Soviet state, links second 65MW bifacial unit at Benban complex and signs deal for 33MW farm by river Niger.

Country to consult on hybrid potential after Roraima state awards contracts to 56MW and 11MW schemes combining both power sources.

Local developer UDP Renewables chosen for new €30.6m scheme after joining Acciona to deliver a first 57.6MW plant in Kyiv region.

Firm bags €154.3m as it floats renewable fund in London, inverter maker in deal with Solar-Log, US player acquires juwi's 60MW Colorado scheme.

CEO Michael Yurkovich walks PV Tech through the factors that will hasten or hinder subsidy-free success in the former Soviet republic, seen as a market-to-watch.

Tech giant turns to First Solar Series 6 modules to power Eagle Mountain facility with 122MW installation, backed through PPA with PacifiCorp unit.

Brasilia sets BRL276.00/MWh (US$69.31/MWh) ceiling solar price for June auction, while Buenos Aires records 128MW of PV bids ahead of July tender.

Two newly-tabled bills supporting energy storage are enjoying cross-party support and look likely to pass unopposed, an analyst has said.