Half of all Australian households could adopt solar by 2018, finds the Climate Council
Australia could become world-leader in solar+storage deployment for the home by 2018, report finds, as affordable battery technology pours into the market, swelling solar uptake in the process.
UK: REA seeks government clarity on renewables following Hinkley Point nuclear deal
The Renewable Energy Association expresses concerns regarding the 35-year subsidy costs for the controversial nuclear plant, and is urging the Prime Minister to explain the governments plans for renewables.
IEA says global climate pledges fall short on required decarbonization efforts
The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook labels level of pledges made as impressive, but urges governments to do more if world is to avoid a 2c temperature rise by 2100.
Sunnova raises $300 million debt and equity round
U.S. solar lease and loan provider Sunnova has closed a debt and equity funding round to continue its growth in North American residential market. The $300 million round bring its its total fundraising to $900 million.
Large-scale PV projects show strong performance in early review
A report by Fitch Ratings finds that recently completed large utility-scale solar projects tend to generate more electricity than expected, with low variability in output and high availability.
Japan: Solar auctions considered as METI mulls changes to renewable incentives
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry discussed this week plans to resolve grid restrictions and effective ways to alter the renewable incentive program to make it more affordable, with auctions thought to be a preferred option.
Trina connects two-thirds of 300 MW solar plant in Yunnan, China
The vertically integrated solar firm has successfully connected 200 MW of the plant, and hopes to finalize completion on schedule.
GTM Research finds opportunities for PV manufacturing in the United States and India
The company’s latest report finds that China and Southeast Asia are still the most attractive locations, but that the geography of manufacturing is diversifying, as is demand.
IdeemaTec to supply 101 MW of solar trackers to Jordan
The German tracking and mounting company signs supply agreement with Jordanian government for the delivery of 101 MW of its safeTrack Horizon tracking systems.
Solar Frontier to cut panel production costs by 20%, plans overseas fab
Japanese thin-film producer Solar Frontier is hoping to cut panel production costs at its fab in Miyagi prefecture to $0.40/W as it eyes increased competitiveness in the face of sustained Chinese price pressure.
