Big changes down south: An interview with Adam James of GTM Research
In this exclusive interview with pv magazine, GTM Research Senior Solar Analyst Adam James discusses the implications of Mexico’s electricity market reform for the nation’s solar market.
Big changes down south: An interview with Adam James of GTM Research
In this exclusive interview with pv magazine, GTM Research Senior Solar Analyst Adam James discusses the implications of Mexico’s electricity market reform for the nation’s solar market.
Peru to hold a major renewable energy auction
The rules for the nation’s fourth renewable energy auction call for contracting up to 415 GWh annually of solar power. Registration for developers will remain open until October 30.
Jinko secures $1.5 billion credit facility for project business
JinkoSolar has signed a deal to secure a RMB10 billion (US$1.56 billion) line of credit from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). The credit facility will be used by Jinko to develop PV power plant projects.
Flextronics to buy NEXTracker
Four months after NEXTracker chose Flextronics to make its single-axis trackers, the contract manufacturer has entered into a deal to buy the company.
Australia: CEFC to tip another AUD$250 million into large scale solar projects
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation is to tip another AUD$250 million of financing into large scale solar projects, as part of a co-ordinated drive among government agencies to build up to 10 major projects and drive down the cost of large scale solar.
Mexico to award longer PPAs under energy auctions, specific scheme for renewables
The rules for the electricity market published on Tuesday establish longer PPAs for projects awarded in auctions. The first energy tender is expected this year. The electricity market starts to operate at the beginning of next year.
Low carbon smart cities could save world $22tn, finds study
Global Commission on Climate and Economy urges national governments to back efforts to transform cities into climate-smart hubs to save money, lower emissions and improve living standards.
PV trade dispute: EU ProSun files request for expiry review of undertaking
EU Prosun announced this summer its intention to file the request with the European Commission within the allotted time and it has now done so before the deadline expired this past weekend. Supporters and opponents in the PV trade dispute are increasingly staking out their positions on the issue.
GCL-Poly to offload non-solar business for $503m
The Chinese polysilicon and wafer producer plans to sell all non-solar related interests to Jiangsu Golden Concord Energy Co. for a reported sum of 3.2 billion yuan.
