India set to launch 2.8 GW tender
MD of state-run SECI announces imminent round for five states. Government plans to tender in dollars are missing the point, says consultancy.
Chinese government attempts to shore up United PV share price
State-owned investor pumps $710,000 into ailing Hong Kong developer. Shares stabilized at $0.13 this morning from year-high of $0.20 on June 2.
Market volatility hits clean energy investment
A strong dollar and Chinese share volatility hampered renewables investment last quarter. But plunge in VC funding indicates solar has gone mainstream, says BNEF.
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Solar may have achieved that magical combination of cheap and sexy but the industry is wracked by turmoil in China. No wonder the weekly digest is attracting such a following.
Yingli reports 240 MW shipment
Chinese panel maker is trying to kill a rumor it has been forced, by debts, to halt production. Yingli will supply panels exclusively for Latin America’s largest PV-CSP hybrids.
Goin' underground – Delhi Metro to go solar?
Underground system wants to buy solar power for $0.11/kWh. Plans will take shape by tomorrow.
Chinese wind company looks at solar
Xinjiang Goldwind examines co-location opportunities in Australia. Move comes after revised RET removes uncertainty for clean power developers.
Iconic London double-deckers go electric
Chinese manufacturer BYD will supply battery-powered buses to Transport for London from October. The number 16 route will be the first to go emission-free.
Spain's solar tax 'almost complete'
Minister says twin tax on self-consumption is almost ready. With elections looming, the Spanish government is in a race against time to enact the legislation.
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In a 100% renewable US we’ll all be running our houses with solar power and relaxing in front of the box to watch Formula E. But we won’t be using AE inverters…
