Americas

Tracker manufacturer NEXTracker has secured a contract to provide single-axis trackers for a 42MW project in Georgia.

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has opted to introduce a time-of-use (TOU) based system for state utilities to charge customers for electricity and has rejected a fixed monthly charge that was seen as a barrier to rooftop solar.

The government of Brazilian state Pernambuco is in negotiations with two unnamed solar panel manufacturers to set up facilities in the state, according to a local report.

Trade duties on Chinese modules and cells have been approved by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT).

The Brazilian State of Pernambuco is considering launching a second solar energy auction after a number of delays to the winning projects from its first auction, according to local reports.

American utility Southern Company's largest subsidiary, Georgia Power, has launched a residential solar service.

PV inverter manufacturer Advanced Energy Industries (AE) has decided after more than a six month review to finally exit the sector and focus on its semiconductor business.

US residential solar company Sunrun has announced a multi-year partnership with the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB) — noting that the company will establish a presence at the team’s stadium, Petco Park, during the 2015 season.

Korea-based PV module manufacturer S-Energy Co has had a new multicrystalline 1,500V module certified by UL for the US market.

Project developer Solar Reserve has refused to be drawn on speculation about its future after it emerged at an industry event that it was looking for an investor.