TXU Energy-Bidgely Partnership Elevates Customers' Ability to Track Consumption and Manage Spending
Texas' most popular retail electricity provider signs agreement
with industry leader in customer engagement
Brazil gives go-ahead to 31 solar parks in push for new energy
Brazil finally entered the solar power sector on Friday, granting contracts for the construction of 31 solar parks as it tries to diversify its sources of generation amid an energy crisis caused by the worst drought in eight decades.
Brazil's energy regulator, Aneel, concluded its first exclusive solar power auction on Friday, clinching 20-year energy supply contracts with companies that will invest 4.14 billion reais ($1.67 billion) and start to feed the national grid in 2017.
The 31 solar parks, the first large-scale solar projects to be constructed in Brazil, will have a combined installed capacity of 1,048 megawatts (MW). Market expectations were for projected total awards of 500 MW.
"This auction is a mark, not only because it signals the entrance of solar power in the Brazilian energy mix, but because it was one of the most competitive to date," said Mauricio Tolmasquim, head of the government's energy research company, EPE.
The auction lasted more than eight hours. The final price for solar power came at around 220 reais ($89) per megawatt-hour, against an initial price of 262 reais ($106), an 18 percent discount.
"This is one of the lowest prices for solar energy in the world," Tolmasquim said.
Equal Earth Acquires Hawaii Retail Services: Vertical Integration Delivers Savings for Retailers
Equal Earth today announced it has acquired Oahu-based Hawaii Retail Services. The transaction supports Equal Earth's vertical integration strategy and provides retailers with "one-stop shopping" for the financing and installation of alternative energy solutions such as solar photovoltaic systems.
Concentrating Solar Power CSP Systems: Market Shares, and Forecasts, Global, 2014 to 2020
The concentrated solar power market is set to explode despite environmental objections to the technology. The latest CSP launch, Ivanpah solar electric generating system is an engineering marvel that delivers on the full promise of solar energy.
Enphase Energy Partners with New Energy Consultants in Puerto Rico
Partnership addresses growing demand for affordable solar energy in Puerto Rico and Caribbean markets
OXIS Energy is Leading the World With its Latest Cell Energy Density and Capacity
OXIS has achieved an increase in cell capacity to a 25Ah cell - a world first.
NextEra Energy Resources breaks ground on two solar projects in southern California
The solar PV systems will be ground mounted on 20-acre privately owned sites in Apple Valley, Calif., and Blythe, Calif.
Andalay Solar Garners Positive Feedback at 2014 Solar Power International Trade Show Share with LinkedIn
This is the first time in two years that Andalay Solar has hosted a booth at SPI.
A rural Iowa electric cooperative becomes a solar leader
Farmers Electric Cooperative of Kalona has become a model for simple, hands-on business programs that have made 20 percent of its members solar owners.
SOLAR ENERGY MAKES LANDFALL IN BRAZIL AT RECORD-SETTING LOW PRICE
Auction prices are some of the lowest ever recorded for solar energy; Investors' returns probably squeezed to single-digits
Advanced CIS Production Lines Feature in New Solar Frontier Plant as Construction Proceeds on Track
Tohoku Plant model for future global expansion, to reduce production cost and deliver product upgrades
Certainty for green gas industry on RHI sustainability rules
Biomethane industry committed to delivering 60% greenhouse gas savings
SMA Sunny Tripower Inverters to Power Largest PV Plant in Honduras
Solar Leader to Supply 880 String Inverters for 24 MW Pavana Solar Park
Baker Electric Solar Names Jay Miller Director of Operations
San Diego-based Baker Electric Solar is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Miller as its new director of operations. Miller brings more than 25 years of experience in the electrical contracting industry to his new position.
CSP faces new California siting limits in DRECP
The publication of the Preferred Alternative draft of the much-awaited Desert Renewable Energy and Conservation Plan (DRECP) brings both hope and consternation to supporters of clean energy in California.
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