Americas

A round-up of the latest news from the US and Canadian solar market, including developments from the Solar Energy Industries Association, Canadian Solar, and Sun Dollar.

New bill outlining new renewable energy standards and solar tax incentives for Massachusetts welcomed by solar industry trade bodies.

US-based renewables components manufacturer Gibraltar Industries has clinched a US$220 million deal to acquire solar racking provider TerraSmart.

Swiss asset manager sells 99% of ownership in California solar projects at it completes acquisition of 175MW plant in Arizona.

San Antonio, Texas utility, CPS Energy has launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) in a bid to almost triple its solar capacity as well as include energy storage projects under its first Global FlexPOWER Bundle.

A round-up of the latest solar industry news from around the world, as Yingli and JA Solar secure module supply deals, Keppel acquires a stake in a 500MW project and Mytilineos expands in Australia and Spain.

Global reliance on auctions is thwarting the growth of renewables and failing to provide fair access to the market for small-scale industry players, new research suggests.

Green finance group to fund seven wind, solar and solar-plus-storage projects across four US states.

Chemicals company joins growing list of corporations securing PPAs in Texas.

Independent power producer (IPP) Sonnedix has continued its solar ramp-up in Chile with the acquisition of a 150MWp PV project from local developer RTB Energy.