United PV embraces crowdfunding following stock market crash
Crowdfunding is not new to the company, which last year raised some $1.6 million for a 1 MW solar plant in Shenzhen, marking the first crowdfunding effort for a PV project in China.
Tracker specialist Exosun establishes Brazilian subsidiary
The French-headquartered tracker developer announces launch of Exosun Brazil, a JV between Exosun SAS and Ecoluz Part. SA; company will focus on the growing opportunities in Brazilian market.
Brazil raises the price cap for its November solar auction
The price cap of 381 Reals is higher than that in August’s solar auction. More than 20 GW of solar projects have pre-registered for bidding.
Brazil lifts the price cap for its November solar auction
The price cap of 381 Reales is higher than that in August’s solar auction. More than 20 GW of projects have pre-registered for bidding.
China aims for 150 GW of solar PV by 2020
The nation has again raised its targets for PV deployment, with a goal to install 20 GW annually from 2016 through 2020.
Hawaii shuts down net metering to new customers
While immediately closing net metering, Hawaiian regulators also published new rules for self-consumption and an order for HECO to create time-of-use rates.
Trade case: Taiwan investigates 7 solar manufacturers
Taiwans Ministry of Economic Affairs is reportedly investigating seven local solar manufacturers who have been labeling products made in China as coming from Taiwan, before shipping them to Europe. The companies were fined in July; shortly afterwards Taiwan issued a new export policy.
Online solar shoppers are choosing direct ownership over leases and PPAs
Online solar marketplace provider EnergySage has released its first report on a year’s worth of purchases, showing some notable divergences from national trends.
Welspun Renewables receives US$617 million in funding
The Indian developer is reporting a massive infusion of debt, equity and credit to fund its renewable energy business, but details are sparse.
New York State plans for solar on 150,000 homes and businesses by 2020
NY Governor Cuomo has deepened the state’s solar commitment and made other pledges as part of an international MOU to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
