Canadian Solar Raises JPY5.4 Billion with Inaugural Dual-Tenor Green Project Bond in Japan Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The JPY5.4 billion (US$47.0 million) dual-tenor green project bond was issued to finance Canadian Solar’s 19.05 MWp Gunma Aramaki Solar Power Plant in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Canadian Solar Inc. has announced completion of its second green project bond placement with Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. The JPY5.4 billion (US$47.0 million) dual-tenor green project bond was […] Read more
Enel Starts Construction of the America ’s Largest Solar PV Project in Mexico Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The overall 754MW solar PV plants will be operational in the second half of 2018 and is expected to generate over 1700 GWh of solar power each year. Enel, through its Mexican renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power México (“EGPM”), has started construction works at its 754 MW1 Villanueva solar PV Plant in Viesca, Coahuila State, […] Read more
REC launches the REC TwinPeak 2 BLK2 Series, a full-black multicrystalline panel up to 285 Wp Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy REC has launched a full-black variant of the REC TwinPeak 2 Series solar panel for residential markets in the U.S.A. and European countries. REC, the world’s most trusted brand for solar panels, has begun the commercial production of the new REC TwinPeak 2 BLK2 Series, a full-black variant of the REC TwinPeak 2 Series launched […] Read more
Canadian Solar Secures JPY4 Billion Credit Facility with SMFL Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar intends to use proceeds from the facility to expand the development of solar energy projects in Japan. Canadian Solar Inc. has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Canadian Solar Projects K.K. has entered into a 3-year credit agreement for JPY4 billion (US$35 million) with Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (“SMFL”), a member […] Read more
ReneSola Connects 10MW of Ground-mount Solar Projects to UK Grid Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy ReneSola managed the design and construction of these ground-mount solar projects, and will provide ongoing operation and maintenance services until final acceptance. ReneSola has announced the completion and grid connection of two ground-mount projects in the United Kingdom. These projects have a combined capacity of approximately 10 MW. ReneSola managed the design and construction of […] Read more
SMA Inverters Selected For Massive Copper Mountain Solar PV Project Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy SMA Sunny Central Inverters will help in powering around 41000 homes in Boulder City, Nevada through Sempra Renewables’ 94 MW Copper Mountain Solar PV project. SMA inverters were recently selected by Amec Foster Wheeler for Sempra Renewables’ 94 MW Copper Mountain Solar PV project in Boulder City, Nevada. This is the fourth phase of the […] Read more
Sharp Launches the Industry’s Most Efficient 48-Cell PV Solar Module Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Available with IEC certification (IEC/EN 61215 and IEC/EN 61730), the NQ-R256A solar module from Sharp is best suited for residential rooftops. Sharp has launched the industry’s most efficient 48 cell solar module for the European market, following its best-selling success in Japan. With an award-winning design, the NQ-R256A (256W) mono-crystalline photovoltaic (PV) solar module incorporates […] Read more
GSSG Solar Announces Increased Commitment to Japanese Mega-Solar Updated On Tue, Mar 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy GSSG solar will be investing in the acquisition and financing of an incremental $1 billion of Japanese mega-solar plants over a three-year investment period. GSSG Solar has announced that an investment of over $120 million of additional commitments to the firm’s investments in Japanese solar projects. Through this increased capacity, GSSG will invest in the […] Read more
Manildra Solar Farm reaches financial close: First Solar Updated On Mon, Mar 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Manildra Solar Farm will take First Solar’s installed capacity in Australia to more than 400MWAC when it is complete in 2018 First Solar has announced that financial close has been reached for the 48.5 MW Manildra Solar Farm in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. First Solar will leverage its expertise in utility-scale solar development […] Read more
