San Diego utility expects to hit net metering caps in mid-2016
SDG&E’s numbers show that existing installations and pending applications take up 74% of available capacity in the program, as utilities and solar advocates fight over the details of net metering 2.0.
San Diego utility expects to hit net metering caps in mid-2016
SDG&E’s numbers show that existing installations and pending applications take up 74% of available capacity in the program, as utilities and solar advocates fight over the details of net metering 2.0.
SolarCity to slow growth and focus on cost reduction
The leading residential solar installer in the United States has announced a shift in strategy in its Q3 results, in preparation for a drop-down in the U.S. investment tax credit at the beginning of 2017.
Superblock shareholders warned over planned $407m Thai solar investment
Thailand’s securities regulator and stock exchange issue warning to shareholders of solar company Superblock that a planned $407 million solar investment is flawed.
Trina signs $1.57bn financing deal with CITIC
The Chinese solar company agrees package with CITIC Financial Leasing and CITIC Bank for credit facilities, foreign currency loans and variable-term loans to support the company’s business objectives.
Greece begins second round of net metering applications
Greece is set to begin accepting applications for net metering systems to connect to the medium voltage electricity grid. Will this new approach lead to an uptick in new PV installations?
Solar wins substantial contracts in Chile's energy supply auction
First Solar, Solarpack and Abengoa have been awarded 20-year power contracts in Chile’s latest energy supply auction. Wind projects represented the remaining bids.
SunPower reports strong Q3 despite lower revenues, net loss
SunPower reported a strong quarter in its residential and commercial businesses as well as progress in projects destined for its yieldco.
Australia: Adelaide airport array characteristic of C&I growth
A 1.17 MW rooftop array at the Adelaide airport in Australias south is evidence of the growth being seen in the commercial rooftop sector. While the sector may not have increased in size as dramatically as was expected by some, solar industry participants are reporting a big uptick in activity in the sector.
Western Australia to clear the way for battery rollout
The state of Western Australia is “weeks away” from delivering a regulatory solution to allow battery storage systems to be installed and, importantly, to feed electricity back into the grid. The move has been heralded by state Energy Minister and Treasurer Mike Nahan who noted that solar PV will likely account for the bulk of generating capacity added to the states grids in the future.
