Max Hall
Forced labor act is last barrier to US solar rebound, claims executive
Texas-based FTC Solar said it expects a “significant rebound” in its business in the final three months of this year, if it can secure sufficient supplies of PV panels.
Portuguese utility to buy German developer for €250 million
EDP Renewables says the acquisition of a 70% stake in Kronos Solar Projects will open up the German and Dutch renewables markets to the Portuguese energy company.
South Africa to allocate 5.2 GW of renewables in sixth REIPPPP round
President Ramaphosa’s speech this week included momentous plans for new solar and battery procurement as well as efforts to cut licensing and permitting delays as national utility Eskom scrambles to reduce the scale of black-outs.
Fish farmed as part of solar-powered irrigation system
A provincial government in the Philippines has installed a solar pump that will move water to a reservoir where fish can now be bred. The $124,000 system will also irrigate vegetables and high-value crops for two farmers’ groups.
Dubai mega solar project to be finished in 2027 and could be scaled back
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has a tendency to reveal changes in the project’s specification by publishing updates emphasizing the progress achieved to date.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: GCL Tech starts production at polysilicon fab in Leshan, Jolywood expands backsheet capacity
In other news, Shuangliang secured a large wafer deal from the Chint Group and Tongwei raised the prices of its solar cells.
UK devotes $3.6 million to space-based solar
A government department has put $3.5 million to $7 million aside to help the development of wireless power transmission and ultra-high concentration solar panels.
South Africa’s oldest wine estate goes solar
Small scale investors around the world have pledged cash to back a solar system to power winemaking and restaurant operations at the famous Groot Constantia estate.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Solar manufacturers report strong financial performances
JA Solar, TCL Zhonghuan, GCL Tech, and Ganfeng Lithium all announced increasing profits and revenue. Meanwhile, JinkoSolar expands its hydrogen business and Xinte Energy secures another big polysilicon supply deal.
Clean power prices leap on back of tightening gas supply
Developers are making hay as far as PPA prices are concerned thanks to eye-watering wholesale electricity prices which mean they can just sell their solar and wind power on the open market.
