Brazil sees solar boom ahead of cut in subsidies for new projects
Power utilities and developers are rushing to register solar projects in Brazil, one of the most promising markets for renewables, as it prepares to cut …
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SECI Solar Tender, India Utility wins IGSF Gold, Nextracker, Sungrow SG75CX, Sangam Renewables and more
This Week’s Solar News Wrap includes, SECI Tender for solar project in Rajasthan, BSES Rajdhani wins IGSF Gold Innovation Award, Nextracker to Supply Smart Solar …
Siemens Gamesa wins contract to supply its next gen turbines for a project in Brazil
Siemens Gamesa on Wednesday said it has bagged a contract to supply its next generation turbines for 312 MW project to AES in Brazil. As …
UNICA’s #BringBackMyBlueSky campaign highlights importance of ethanol to control air quality in India
Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA), announced the launch of #BringBackMyBlueSky campaign to highlight the benefits of ethanol in India. The campaign was unveiled at the …
2000 new fires have started in the Amazon, 48h after government burning ban
Despite of the Brazilian government’s most recent efforts to stop the deforestation of the region new fires continue to crop up in the Amazon forest. …
Canadian Solar sells 80% interest in 482.6 MWp Brazilian solar project portfolio
Canadian Solar has announced the signing of an agreement for the sale of its 80% interest in a 482.6 MWp portfolio of contracted solar projects …
EDF Renewables and Canadian Solar Secure US$373million Financing
EDF Renewables and Canadian Solar today announced their jointly-owned 399 MWp Pirapora solar complex in Brazil has successfully raised a total of 1.39 billion Brazilian reais (US$373 …
Brazil cuts greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation below 2020 targets
Brazil cut its greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation in 2017 to levels below its internationally agreed 2020 climate change targets, the country’s Environment Ministry said …
JA Solar to supply 8.1MW Mono PERC Modules for a solar plant in Brazil
JA Solar has announced that it will supply 8.1MW of its high-efficiency mono PERC modules to the first solar power plant utilizing PERC modules in Brazil. Located …
Canadian Solar Selected for a 112 MWp Solar Power Project in Brazil
Canadian Solar has been awarded a 112 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil in the country’s A-4 auction that was …