800 MW of solar licenses in Thailand for 2016
Thailand has announced that applications for solar farm licenses will be open to the public sector early 2016. A FIT of $0.16/kWh has been slated for 25 years.
China eyes further PV target increase in 13th five-year plan
The National Energy Administration is currently thrashing out the terms of the 13th iteration of its five-year plan, and may outline a 2020 PV target of 200 GW, sources say.
Sunrun lays down terms for $309m IPO
The U.S. solar leasing company sets terms for its planned initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise up to $309 million after filing its first IPO last month.
SunPower to build 100 MW Nevada solar plant for NV Energy
U.S. solar firm signs 20-year power purchase agreement with Nevada utility NV Energy for a 100 MW solar PV plant planned for the state’s Eldorado Valley in Boulder City.
UK to scrap subsidies for small-scale solar, announces changes to FIT
The Department for Energy and Climate Change confirms Renewable Obligation scheme for sub-5 MW solar farms to be scrapped from April 1, 2016. Pre-accreditation from FIT to be removed for installations larger than 50 kW.
Australia: Labor picks a winner with 50% renewable energy target
It seems that the Labor Party has finally had enough of joining with the Coalition in the policies of the lowest common denominator, at least in respect to renewable energy. Labor leader Bill Shorten has finally found a major issue to make a point of difference with Tony Abbott.
Hanwha Q Cells, ReNew Power enter JV for 148.1 MW India solar project
Development planned for Telangana region and marks Hanwha Q Cells’ first investment in large-scale solar projects in India’s growing market.
Industry react: SunEdison shopping spree spells good news for entire solar sector
$2.2 billion acquisition of Vivint Solar raises stakes for U.S. residential solar sector, with industry analysts and players confident the move will prove widely beneficial.
KKR secures 80% stake in Spain's Gestamp Solar
The global investor to acquire 80% of Gestamp Solar from parent company Gestamp Renewables.
UK: Solar subsidy withdrawal rumors gather pace
Following last month’s slashing of subsidies for onshore wind, industry insiders fear solar PV could be next in line as the Conservative government eyes a big reset of green subsidies.
