Americas

US independent power producer (IPP) Doral Renewables has signed a deal for a US$400 million minority equity investment from Dutch pension fund APG.

"Asset owners may face costs not only for the damage to the affected asset, but also for any damage to the nearby asset if the fire spreads."

Cost and risk factors can make countries facing energy access issues the most difficult for developers to build solar projects, despite their huge potential. Tom Kenning reports on two plug-and-play solutions that may provide a solution in off-grid locations.

Norwegian ingot and wafer manufacturer NorSun has announced a plan to build a 5GW ingot and wafer manufacturing plant in Oklahoma, US.

The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved solicitations for onshore renewable energy projects and large-scale energy storage, to guide the state to its 2030 energy storage policy target.

In part two of our interview with Maxeon CEO Bill Mulligan, PV Tech Premium finds out about the company's recent legal action against its competitors.

Swiss-owned solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has started production at its heterojunction (HJT) module assembly plant in Goodyear, Arizona.

Solar frame producer Origami Solar has signed three deals with US steel manufacturers to produce its steel module frames in a move which it said “finalised a fully American supply chain.”

The US has yet again been named the most attractive market for renewables investment and deployment opportunities, according to EY.

Renewable energy infrastructure investor Actis has launched a new independent power producer (IPP) company in Peru, seeking to develop 12GW of energy projects.