European Commission seeks to bar five Chinese PV manufacturers from price undertaking
Citing alleged violations of the minimum import price agreement with Chinese PV manufacturers, the European Commission has moved to remove Huashun China and Seraphim China from the undertaking. Another three producers have notified the EC of their voluntary withdrawal.
Corporate funding for solar hits $3 billion
Total corporate funding in the solar sector hit US$3 billion in the third quarter of 2016, according to a report released this week by clean energy consulting firm Mercom Capital Group.
Corporate funding for solar hits $3 billion
Total corporate funding in the solar sector hit US$3 billion in the third quarter of 2016, according to a report released this week by clean energy consulting firm Mercom Capital Group.
Azure Global Power announces IPO pricing
Leading Indian developers Azure Global Power announced the pricing of its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. The shares are expected to begin trading today under the symbol AZRE, at an initial price of $18.00 per equity share.
4 GW module shipment landmark passed by Solar Frontier
Japanese module manufacturer Solar Frontier has completed over 4 GW of module shipments to its customers, which are situated in 60 countries across the world, as it continues to develop its technology and expand its capacity.
German renewables surcharge to rise 8% next year
The country’s transmission system operators are set to publish the newly calculated green power levy on Friday.
The levy currently accounts for approximately 22% of a customer’s total bill. For a three-person household with a consumption of 3,500 kilowatt hours a year, the tax will increase by 18 euros to 240 euros a year following the hike.
Jinko agrees to sell downstream business in China
A couple of interesting announcements came out of Chinese solar company JinkoSolar today, as first it revealed a 300 MW module supply deal with PV developer Senyuan Electric, then it announced that it has agreed to sell the Jinko Power downstream business in China for USD 250 million in cash.
Canada's Solar Ship to take flight in Africa
The Toronto-based company is launching a joint venture with Manaf Freighters that will use its unique airships to provide critical cargo, such as food, clothing, medical supplies and basic necessities, to remote areas.
NSP records impressive upturn in revenue
The Taiwanese PV manufacturer endured a tough start to 2016, but has enjoyed an impressive 64.71% month on month increase in revenues in September, which the company hopes will propel it further as it plots further exposure in new markets.
BNEF Summit London: African renewable energy development
Bloomberg’s New Energy Finance’s (BNEF) Autumn 2016 Summit kicked off in London yesterday with African renewable energy development on the agenda. What are the opportunities and obstacles to developing clean power in Africa?
