Solar power

North Carolina's solar power output grew 36 percent in 2018

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Friday, March 15, 2019
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Annual solar energy production in North Carolina jumped 36 percent in 2018, according to the latest government data firmly placing North Carolina as the No.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Annual solar energy production in North Carolina jumped 36 percent in 2018, according to the latest government data firmly placing North Carolina as the No.
  • "Duke Energy continues to connect more solar to the North Carolina energy grid and promote new customer programs in response to the state's 2017 solar law ," said Stephen De May, Duke Energy's North Carolina president.
  • At year-end 2018, EIA reported North Carolina produced 7.2 million megawatt-hours of solar generation enough to power more than 600,000 homes.
  • In 2018, Duke Energy connected more than 500 megawatts (MW) of new solar capacity enough to power about 100,000 homes at peak output.

Hanergy Launches Country's Largest Thin-film Solar Power Industrial Park in the Netherlands

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Friday, March 15, 2019
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GRONINGEN,Netherlands, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest thin-film solar power solution company, Hanergy Thin Film Power Group ( 00566.HK ),marks yet another milestone achievement.

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  • GRONINGEN,Netherlands, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest thin-film solar power solution company, Hanergy Thin Film Power Group ( 00566.HK ),marks yet another milestone achievement.
  • On March 13th, the clean enrgy giant has recently officially launched Roodehaan solar park in Groningen, Netherlands, generating power equivalent for 3,500 households annual consumption in the Netherlands.
  • The event to mark the inauguration of the country's largest solar park took place in the presence of government officials andthe senior management of Hanergy Thin Film Power Europe, a subsidiary of Hanergy Thin Film Power Group, and Solibro, Hi-Tech GmbH subsidiary.
  • The solar park consists of 81,000 solar modules and is one of the largest solar parks constructed with thin film modules in the Netherlands to date.

FPL announces plans for the largest community solar program in the U.S.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
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Pending PSC approval, FPL plans to install 1,490 megawatts of new universal solar at 20 new solar power plants across FPL's service territory to meet anticipated customer enrollment in the program.

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  • Pending PSC approval, FPL plans to install 1,490 megawatts of new universal solar at 20 new solar power plants across FPL's service territory to meet anticipated customer enrollment in the program.
  • If approved, FPL SolarTogether will be the largest community solar program in the United States.
  • "This program will more than double the amount of community solar currently in the U.S.," said Silagy.
  • FPL studied community solar programs offered throughout the country, including Florida.

Americas Solar Power Market Outlook to 2022 - Solar PV Installed Capacity is Set to More than Double, due to Stable Growth in the US and Emerging Markets in Latin America - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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This research presents an in-depth analysis of select solar power markets across the Americas countries of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States.

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  • This research presents an in-depth analysis of select solar power markets across the Americas countries of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States.
  • The study also analyses the regulatory environment and key players in each country and identifies technologies trends, drivers, and restraints affecting the regional solar market.
  • Is the Americas solar power market growing; how long will it continue to grow for, and at what rate?
  • What is the current size of the solar PV market in select countries and what are the growth trends?

Canadian Solar Schedules 4Q/FY18 Earnings Conference Call for March 21

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Thursday, March 7, 2019
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A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations section of Canadian Solar's website at www.canadiansolar.com .

Key Points: 
  • A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations section of Canadian Solar's website at www.canadiansolar.com .
  • Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest and foremost solar power companies.
  • Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar industry, having been publicly listed on NASDAQ since 2006.
  • For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com .

Azure Power Wins 300 MW in 1.2 GW ISTS SECI Solar Auction

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Thursday, March 7, 2019
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NEW DELHI, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Azure Power, a leading solar power producer in India, announced it has received a letter of award (LOA) for a 300 MW solar power project through an auction conducted by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a Government of India enterprise and a company with an AA+ domestic debt rating by ICRA, a Moody's Company.

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  • NEW DELHI, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Azure Power, a leading solar power producer in India, announced it has received a letter of award (LOA) for a 300 MW solar power project through an auction conducted by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a Government of India enterprise and a company with an AA+ domestic debt rating by ICRA, a Moody's Company.
  • Azure Power expects to sign a 25-year power purchase agreement with SECI to supply power at a tariff of INR 2.58 (~US 3.7 cents) per kWh, which is 5.7% higher than the lowest bid in the market.
  • Azure Power (NYSE: AZRE) is a leading independent solar power producer with a pan-Indian portfolio over 3 gigawatts.
  • With its in-house engineering, procurement and construction expertise and advanced inhouse operations and maintenance capability, Azure Power provides low-cost and reliable solar power solutions to customers throughout India.

LONGi's statement on media reports of Hanwha Q-CELLS patent infringement

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Thursday, March 7, 2019
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At this time, LONGi has not received any legal case documents about the complaints, nor any official business negotiation correspondence from Hanwha Q-CELLS on this matter before this event.

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  • At this time, LONGi has not received any legal case documents about the complaints, nor any official business negotiation correspondence from Hanwha Q-CELLS on this matter before this event.
  • At present, the company owns over 1,000 patents and patent applications, and maintains global leadership in various key photovoltaic technologies.
  • In preliminary analysis of the media information, the patent family used by Hanwha Q- CELLS in the complaint is acquired through multiple transfers and transactions from other research institutes; and act as a co-owner to the patents.
  • With strong focus on R&D, LONGi is active in the entire mono-crystalline silicon value chain, including solar power plants.

Microsoft Strengthens Global Energy Portfolio with 74 Megawatts of North Carolina Solar Power From Invenergy's Wilkinson Solar Energy Center

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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The new project will deliver economic investment and jobs for Beaufort County, clean energy to Microsoft, and growth to the U.S. solar power industry.

Key Points: 
  • The new project will deliver economic investment and jobs for Beaufort County, clean energy to Microsoft, and growth to the U.S. solar power industry.
  • The Wilkinson Solar Energy Center project will be constructed, owned and operated by Invenergy, which has contracted more than 1,600 megawatts supporting corporate renewable customers.
  • Via the 15-year power purchase agreement, Microsoft will become the sole offtaker of the energy generated at the Wilkinson Solar Energy Center.
  • North Carolina ranks second in installed solar capacity among U.S. states, and with more than 256,620 modules, the Wilkinson Solar Energy Center will be among the largest solar installations in the state.

Global Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Services Market, Forecast to 2025

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Monday, March 4, 2019
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LONDON, March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar Servicing Costs to Halve by 2025, Driven by Service Practice Innovation and Technology Cost Reductions

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  • LONDON, March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar Servicing Costs to Halve by 2025, Driven by Service Practice Innovation and Technology Cost Reductions
    The global market for solar services is forecast to increase from $8.13 billion in 2017 to $14.48 billion by 2025, driven by an aging asset base, as well as new installations.
  • In North America, the market slowed in the first half of 2018, but has gradually been recovering, as the industry adapts to President Trump's tariffs on Chinese solar products.
  • Is the global solar power services market growing?
  • These insights will aid clients in identifying growth opportunities, adopting the right technology/solution and focus targets, given the larger number of potential global markets.

FPL announces plans to build four new solar power plants in 2019

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Monday, March 4, 2019
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Built cost-effectively, the new solar plants will bring an additional $26 million in net-savings to FPL customers over the long-term.

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  • Built cost-effectively, the new solar plants will bring an additional $26 million in net-savings to FPL customers over the long-term.
  • FPL Southfork Solar Energy Center, Manatee County
    FPL's second solar plant in Manatee County will join the FPL Manatee Solar Energy Center, which was built in 2016 and started the company's unprecedented solar expansion.
  • FPL currently operates 18 solar power plants, two that feature innovative energy storage, and hundreds of smaller solar installations*.
  • Florida's largest generator of solar power, FPL has approximately 1,250 megawatts of universal solar capacity, including:
    FPL Babcock Ranch Solar Energy and Battery Storage Center, Charlotte County
    FPL Barefoot Bay Solar Energy Center, Brevard County
    FPL Citrus Solar Energy and Battery Storage Center, DeSoto County
    FPL Coral Farms Solar Energy Center, Putnam County
    FPL DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, DeSoto County
    FPL Loggerhead Solar Energy Center,St.