Americas

SunPower and the REC Group have unveiled a new 470W solar panel, dubbed 'Monolith', which is designed for use in the US residential sector.

Japanese cell and module manufacturer Toyo Solar has secured a supply agreement to source US-made polysilicon capacity.

Investor HASI and residential solar and storage developer Sunrun have announced a joint venture to finance 300MW of renewable energy capacity.

Renewables firm Pattern Energy has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire independent power producer Cordelio Power.

The Colombian National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) has granted environmental approval to a 200MW solar PV project in the Chiriguaná area of Northern Colombia.

US utility Consumers Energy has started operations at its 250MW Muskegon solar PV project, its largest in the US state of Michigan.

Argentinian renewables developer Genneia has reached commercial operations at its 140MW Parque Solar San Rafael in Argentina.

Israeli renewable energy developer Nofar Energy will acquire an almost 1GW US utility-scale solar portfolio from bankrupt IPP Pine Gate Renewables.

The Chilean copper mining firm Codelco has secured US$600 million in climate financing to support its plans to fully decarbonise its energy supply.

Canadian Solar has appointed Colin Parkin to its presidency to replace Dr Shawn Qu, who will remain as the company’s chairman and CEO.