Power Plants

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has slammed a proposed rule change that would see solar PV projects in the US categorised as high risk structures, pushing up development costs and dampening the positive impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

Solar project developer Eco Energy World (EEW) plans to list on Nasdaq via a business combination agreement with special purpose acquisition company ClimateRock.

Developer Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has started construction of its 100MW solar facility in North Carolina.

Microinverter supplier and home energy solutions company Enphase Energy is targeting greater growth in the European market following strong tailwinds in the region but is also seeking to draw on the experience of partner companies in Europe to drive growth across the US.  

India’s residential rooftop solar capacity is set to increase 60% by the end of fiscal year 2023, according to a report by the IEEFA and JMK Research.

Energy infrastructure group TC Energy has begun work on a solar PV power plant in Alberta, Canada, the company’s first solar project.

Renewable Energy Target auction held in Victoria, Australia, won by six solar PV projects, four of which include battery storage.

Voltalia has signed a corporate power purchase agreement with mining company Richard Bay Minerals, subsidiary of Rio Tinto, in South Africa.

Portuguese utility EDP Renewables (EDPR) has completed the acquisition of a 70% stake in German solar developer Kronos Solar Projects.