Americas

US-based solar manufacturer Thornova Solar has launched a new n-type TOPCon module series for utility-scale projects.

US engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) Burns & McDonnell has completed EPC work on a 764MW solar PV portfolio in Wisconsin, US.

Invenergy has secured US$1.27 billion for the construction of a 677MW renewables portfolio, including a 189MW solar PV project in Kansas.

The Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC) has approved Ameren Missouri’s investment in 400MW of solar power projects in the state.

Spanish solar developer Solarpack has closed a US$176 million senior financing package for a 300MW solar PV plant in Peru.

The CPUC has approved requests made by utilities in the state to allow solar and storage facilities to use Limited Generation Profiles.

Primergy has signed a “long-term” power purchase agreement (PPA) with California community solar initiative San Diego Community Power (SDCP).

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will commit US$475 million in funding for five clean energy projects at mine sites across the US.

With solar a global industry, perhaps a global approach is the best way to ensure a more consistent supply of funding.

UAE state-owned renewable energy developer Masdar has acquired a 50% stake in US IPP Terra-Gen from Energy Capital Partners.