Indian large-scale solar pipeline reaches 19.9 GW, says MNRE
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy adds six new projects to its approved solar parks, taking the total to 33 parks across 21 states, with an aggregate PV capacity of 19.9 GW.
Elkem gives a timeframe for re-starting silicon ingot production in Norway
Five months after announcing plans to re-start solar silicon production at a former REC Solar facility in Norway, Elkem has revealed that it expects to re-open the facility in the second half of 2016.
Turkish PV gathers pace, adds 150 MW in 2015
After a slow start, Turkeys solar PV market is finally gathered speed. The country added about 150 MW of new PV last year, while in the first six weeks of 2016 it has added a further 46 MW.
LichtBlick expands distributed energy optimization globally
LichtBlick’s international customers include utilities, grid operators and energy service companies. The company will next target private households, which will soon be able to market their energy via its IT platform.
Giga Solar lightweight PV modules pass Fraunhofer CSE tests
The manufacturer’s lightweight, glass-free modules enable innovative, low-cost rooftop and speedier mounting methods without the need for racking hardware or roof penetrations. The test results demonstrate that the solar PV modules can withstand the very tough conditions that modules experience on rooftops, Giga Solar says.
European Commission recognizes WINAICO as genuine solar producer
The Taiwanese company will not be affected by the European Commission’s extended anti-dumping duties on imports of solar products originating from China after being recognized as a genuine solar producer exporting Taiwanese-made modules to the European market.
Renewable energy investment accounts for 50% of all global power transactions
Global investors are focused on adding wind and solar assets to their portfolios to comply with regulations and reduce exposure to increasingly volatile commodities, according to a new report by auditing group EY.
US retail centers have 62.3 GW of rooftop PV potential, study finds
Study by Environment America finds installing the nation’s 102,000 ‘Big Box’ retail stores, warehouses and shopping centers with solar panels would meet power needs of seven million households; 10 largest corporations alone could host 17 GW.
Japan to hit solar peak of 14.3 GW this year, finds BNEF
Impending changes to the Japanese solar market will likely mean a peak for PV installations this year, finds report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
SunEdison divests from polysilicon and wafer assets
The worlds largest renewable energy developer is shutting legacy polysilicon production and selling off a wafer facility. SunEdison says this is part of its move to an asset-light strategy, but it may also reflect polysilicon market conditions and a need to preserve cash.
