Florida Power & Light Company, the largest generator of solar energy in Florida, announced Monday that it is planning to develop eight new universal solar projects in the state — with completion set for early 2018.
South African utility Eskom is defying the injunction of president Jacob Zuma by attempting to negotiate tariffs with preferred bidders as opposed to signing existing PPAs outright, according to the South African Renewable Energy Council (SAREC).
UK developer Island Green Power (IGP) is to break ground on a trio of solar farms in Australia, while London-headquartered developer Eco Energy World (EEW) plans to build a 280MW solar farm near Bouldercombe in Queensland.
GCL System Integration Technology (GCL-SI), a subsidiary of energy firm GCL, has signed an agreement for DMSolar to distribute its solar modules and other components to the Mexican market.
Mexico will add 5GW of new clean energy to existing capacity, representing 170% growth in generation for wind and solar over the last 18 years, secretary of Energy Pedro Joaquín Coldwell has said.
Independent infrastructure and private equity manager Foresight Group has acquired a 25MW solar farm in Queensland, Australia, from Elecnor Australia, a subsidiary of Spain-based energy firm Elecnor.