Canada's Brookfield adds to growing solar portfolio by becoming co-owner alongside financial giant KKR, in deal that saw original owner Acek shed final 20% stake.
PPA is part of 1.6GW clean energy spree announced by Google last month and will allow Chicago-based Hecate to deploy 500MW of solar in Lone Star state.
Tech giant to procure 85MW of solar from project set to come online in 2021 via long-term PPA with Engie, featuring a so-called 'innovative volume firming agreement'.
Duo uses Salt Lake City summit to launch first comprehensive testing and evaluation services for PV power plant owners and operators facing plant damage from extreme weather and other force majeure events.
New guidelines come as stampede for state's newly-revamped PV subsidy scheme sees it again oversubscribed in "minutes", prompting industry frustration.
Push for 3GW of solar and wind sees state join growing list of those adopting full clean energy or renewable energy targets via laws or executive orders.
