The pv magazine weekly news digest
It’s back to business as usual for solar in the second week of January. After a brief new year’s rest, the global industry is hitting 2017 at full speed and already showing the beginnings of another action packed year.
BNEF: Global solar investment fell 32% in 2016
While much of this decline is due to lower system costs, it was a difficult year for the solar industry despite a 20% growth in installation capacity.
Mercom: Total solar corporate funding falls 64% in 2016
It was not a pretty year for solar finance, but some sectors remained unscathed.
Interview: Using accurate weather data for asset management and risk reduction
Meteorological data are necessary to measure the performance of a solar plant, to ensure its yield and to effectively plan its maintenance. Gwen Bender, Vaisalas Product Manager for Solar Assessment Services discusses the importance of up to date, accurate weather monitoring, as opposed to relying on data from public sources.
Indian firms request more time to install rooftop plants
With India’s rooftop market set to boom in 2017, the Faridabad Industries Association (FIA), which represents businesses in the Faridabad region of India, has requested an extension to the December 31st 2016 deadline to install rooftop solar on commercial and industrial units.
Australian zinc refinery to build 100MW solar plant
Australian zinc metals producer Sun Metals is to build a 100MW solar PV plant to supply its refinery located near Townsville, in northern Queensland, in a landmark development in the Australian renewable energy landscape.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
2017 begins with yet more positive price reduction momentum, while Spain reveals details of its renewables auction and Comtec Solar and Longi agree to asset purchase.
Solarzoom launches new trading platform for distributed PV in China
Trading platform for solar projects launched to connect potential investors with distributed solar PV assets across China.
Younicos increases bookings 400% in 2016 to 75 MW
The battery storage company ends 2016 with an order pipeline of 1.2 GW through to the end of 2018, latest reports show.
ReneSola to develop 335 MW of solar rooftop systems in China
Fully-integrated solar developer ReneSolar has signed a framework agreement with emerging PV player Beijing Enterprises Clean Energy Group to act as EPC for 335 MW of solar rooftop projects in China, which are due to be completed in just six months.
