Intersolar India from 2016-10-19 to 2016-10-21

Bombay Exhibition Centre
Nesco Compound,Off Western Express Highway, Goregaon East, Opp. Mahananda Dairy
Maharashtra 400063 Mumbai
India

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INTERSOLAR INDIA – India’s largest Exhibition and Conference for the Solar Industry, 

19-21 October 2016, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Hall 1, Mumbai

Intersolar India is India’s largest exhibition and conference for the solar industry. By providing first-rate services, the event brings businesses, technologies and people from the most important markets around the globe together. It supports the development of the Indian solar market and promotes the cooperation between key players from industry, commerce, service providers and politics. 
Be there and network! www.intersolar.in

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Brazil Power & Energy Summit 2016 from 2016-05-17 to 2016-05-19

Brazil Power & Energy Summit 2016

from 2016-05-17 to 2016-05-19 
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
1437
01419001 Sao Paulo
Brazil

Tel.: 86 21 3102 1580
Fax: 86 21 3102 1581
Website

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Brazil Power & Energy Summit 2016 is a great platform gathering Power Utilities, Energy Developers, Investors, EPC Contractors, Equipment Suppliers and Technology Providers to discuss hottest issues and challenges facing power development in Brazil. which will be held in Sao Paulo Brazil, dated on 17-19 May, 2016.

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Solar in Australia: Origin Energy inks solar power PPA with FRV on the 100 MW Clare Solar Farm

Origin Energy Limited (Sydney, New South Wales) has entered into an agreement with global solar company Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV, Madrid, Spain), an independent solar power producer, to purchase solar power from the proposed 100 MW Clare Solar Farm in north Queensland According to Origin Energy, the Clare Solar Farm will generate more renewable electricity than any other solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Australia. Under the terms of the power purchase agreement (PPA), Origin will purchase 100 per cent of the solar power output and large scale renewable energy certificates (LRECs) from Clare Solar Farm, located 35 km west of Ayr in northern Queensland. The PPA will run for 13 years from the commencement of operations until December 2030. FRV will commence construction on the 300-hectare PV generation site later in 2016, with operations expected to commence in 2017. Origin has also secured an option to develop a further 35 MW of capacity. The deal follows the signing of a 15-year PPA with FRV for the solar power generated by the 56 MW Moree Solar Farm in northern NSW in March. “The cost of solar is falling rapidly compared to other renewable resources and Origin is well-placed to capture opportunities towards our aspiration to be Australia’s number one renewables company,” comments Origin Energy markets CEO Frank Calabria. “Clare Solar Farm will generate more solar energy than any other Australian project, utilising single-axis tracking technology with panels that follow the sun to maximise generation capacity throughout the day.” The Clare PPA will increase Origin’s owned and contracted renewable portfolio to more than 700 MW. FRV Chief Executive Officer Rafael Benjumea said the Clare PPA was “another significant step in achieving FRV’s strategy to develop and build renewable power generation assets across Australia and globally.” source:http://www.solarserver.com

Solar-Fabrik AG sells PV module production line No.3 to HSL Laibacher GmbH

After Solar-Fabrik AG i.I. (Freiburg, Germany) had discontinued its operation in June 2015, the focus of the executive board of Solar-Fabrik AG in the insolvency proceedings in self-administration was the exploitation of the remaining fixed and current assets of the former business operations at the Freiburg premises. The exploitation process has been completed on May 4th, 2016 by the intended sale of the last remaining fixed and current assets to several individual parties. The solar photovoltaic (PV) module production line No.3 could be sold in a package together with Solar-Fabrik's portfolio of trademarks, amongst others, to HSL Laibacher GmbH (Wiesen, Germany). HSL to produce PV modules under the brand Solar-Fabrik HSL intends to resume the production of solar PV modules under the brand Solar-Fabrik at their existing site in the area of Aschaffenburg. This does not include a continuation of Solar-Fabrik AG. The economic transfer of the sold assets to the purchasers and the evacuation of the Solar-Fabrik plant in Freiburg is expected to be completed by June 30th, 2016. A final assessment of the financial results of the insolvency proceeding and the quota to be distributed to the creditors and probably even to the shareholders is currently not possible, reads the Ad hoc announcement. source:http://www.solarserver.com

SolarCity launches utility and grid PV, energy storage services

SolarCity launched its development of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants as an alternative to traditional fossil fuel generators SolarCity launched its development of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants as an alternative to traditional fossil fuel generators SolarCity Corporation (San Mateo, CA, U.S.) on May 5th, 2016 introduced a new set of services for utility and grid operators. SolarCity’s new services include installation, financing, and consulting services for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage resource development, as well as advanced controls for demand response, distributed energy resources, and aggregated grid services. Utility-scale PV development SolarCity launched its development of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants as an alternative to traditional fossil fuel generators. Utilities looking for additional generation capacity, or a solution to meet renewable portfolio standards and other environmental mandates, can leverage turn-key delivery of solar power via wholesale contracts and direct grid tied solar power systems, the company notes. SolarCity manages the entire process from financing and design to installation, advanced controls and optimization, and system maintenance. Utilizing solar energy typically costs far less than building traditional generation assets, and solar energy rates are locked in for years into the future, protecting the utility and customers from volatile fuel prices. Dispatchable energy storage As a complement to solar power, SolarCity now offers firm and dispatchable utility-scale energy storage solutions (ESS), combining solar PV and energy storage to intelligently take advantage of affordable solar power when it’s needed most. Together, solar PV and storage can help utilities avoid capacity charges and manage peak load more cost effectively than traditional fossil fuel-based solutions. Distributed energy solutions SolarCity’s portfolios of aggregated distributed energy resources (DERs) offer grid planners and operators increased flexibility and resiliency as they work to modernize the grid. DER portfolios can provide grid services such as dynamic capacity and peak shaving, flexible ramping, frequency regulation, voltage and reactive power support, grid visibility and more, all managed through SolarCity’s software and control platform. Several utilities have already begun to use SolarCity’s services, the company emphasizes. Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) previously worked with SolarCity to install a 12 megawatt (AC) utility-scale solar array, and is currently implementing a solar and storage facility that will boast a 13 megawatt (AC) solar array and 52 megawatt-hour battery system. Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC) is in the process of leveraging SolarCity to deploy 13 megawatts (AC) of solar coupled with 6 megawatt-hours of battery storage across a portfolio of sites throughout Connecticut. Additionally, Southern California Edison has partnered with SolarCity in a pilot to demonstrate the value of aggregated DER portfolios. source:http://www.solarserver.com

Solar wafer manufacturing: 1366 Technologies receives USD 10 Million investment from Hanwha Investment Corporation

Solar wafer manufacturer 1366 Technologies (Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.) on May 5th, 2016 announced it has received a USD 10 million investment from the Hanwha Investment Corporation (Seoul, South Korea), one of Korea’s leading private equity/venture capital firms with more than USD 500 million under management. The funds will be used toward the construction of 1366’s first large-scale commercial silicon wafer factory, scheduled to be online in 2017. “Our Direct Wafer technology represents one of the most significant manufacturing innovations in solar, with the potential to propel the industry forward and deliver dramatic cost advantages,” said Frank van Mierlo, CEO, 1366 Technologies. “We are thrilled that Hanwha Investment Corporation, with its deep expertise in and understanding of the manufacturing industry, has invested. It is a tremendous validation of our commercialization plans, and a clear signal that we’re poised to disrupt the USD 10 billion and growing silicon solar wafer market.” “Hanwha Investment Corporation actively seeks out companies with groundbreaking technologies that transform industries. In just a short period of time, 1366 has moved from proof of concept to commercial-ready technology, achieving technical milestones steadily and rapidly. We believe the 1366 team is well positioned for commercial success,” added Woojae Hahn, President and CEO, Hanwha Investment Corporation. 1366’s Direct Wafer technology is a transformative manufacturing process that offers significant advantages over traditional cast-and-saw wafer production technologies. The process makes wafers in a single step, pulling them directly from molten silicon instead of today’s multi-step, energy- and capital-intensive approach, resulting in significant wafer production cost savings. source:http://www.solarserver.com

Solar in India: Azure Power commissions four PV plants totaling 88 MW across three different states

Azure Power (New Delhi, India) on May 5th, 2016 announced its commissioning of solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in three states. The PV projects include a 50 MW plant in Andhra Pradesh, two plants of total capacity of 28 MW plant in Punjab and a 10 MW plant in Karnataka. These plants, connected to the respective state grids, are part of Azure Power’s 900+ MW portfolio in 15 states. This includes the country’s largest operational solar plant of 100 MW under India’s National Solar Mission in Rajasthan. Solar power tariff ranging from approx. USD 0.09 to approx. USD 0.11 “We are delighted to make this contribution towards realization of our Honorable Prime Minister’s commitment towards clean and green energy, through solar power generation,” said Inderpreet Wadhwa, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Azure Power. With the solar power tariff ranging from INR 5.89 per kWh (approx. USD 0.09, with escalation) to INR 7.33 per kWh (approx. USD 0.11) for these four plants, the company added 88 MW to its portfolio of high quality assets. source:http://www.solarserver.com