EU: Anti-circumvention duties for Chinese solar products shipped via Taiwan, Malaysia
Anti-circumvention duties of 53.4% and anti-subsidy duties of 11.5% are to be applied to Chinese solar PV panels and cells shipped from Taiwan and Malaysia to the EU, after the European Commission (EC) found evidence of duty dodging. They will be applied retroactively. Companies have until January 6 to comment on the ruling, with a final decision expected by the end of February.
Inovateus to build 45 MW of solar PV in Michigan
Michigan utility DTE has contracted with the Indiana developer and EPC to build a 30 MW and a 15 MW PV plant, which combined with its other projects will triple Michigan’s installed solar capacity.
SolarCity installs more than 1/3 of all U.S. residential solar in 2015
GTM Research finds that SolarCity’s market share grew to almost 37% in the third quarter of 2015, however the company notes that there is still opportunity for small- to mid-sized installers.
Nevada creates separate rate class and adds new charges for solar owners
Nevada regulators have set new rules for solar customers participating in net metering, including retroactive changes for those already participating in the program.
Vivint shareholders to vote on SunEdison acquisition
Vivint Solar has issued a proxy statement calling for a shareholder vote. Acquisition by SunEdison is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016.
Martifer Solar expands Spanish O&M portfolio by 31 MW
Martifer Solar has added solar PV plants totaling 31 MW to its operation and maintenance (O&M) portfolio in Spain.
Shanghai releases policy encouraging financing of distributed solar
A new policy to encourage financing of distributed solar PV projects in Chinas largest city has been jointly released by the Shanghai Reform and Development Committee (HRDC) and Shanghai Finance Bureau. IRRs are expected to increase to over 20%.
Urbasolar awarded 80 MW in France's latest solar auction
Urbasolar has been awarded 15 PV projects totaling 80 MW in France’s latest solar auction. It will invest around EUR100 million in rolling them out.
61 MW solar project completed in Denmark
Representing the largest project of its kind in Scandinavia, a 61 MW solar PV plant has been completed by Wirsol in Denmark. More projects are being planned by the company in the region next year.
Germany: Renewables reach 30%, solar 6%
Like 2014, renewables are again the most important energy source in Germany, according to the latest figures. Furthermore, both solar PV and wind have reported increased shares in the countrys gross electricity generation mix. Despite this, CO2 emissions are set to increase in 2015.
