Market for module-level power electronics to reach $1bn in 2019, says IHS
Report forecasts compound annual growth rate of 19% per year for the global MLPE market, with key markets expected to include the U.S., Australia, France, the U.K. and the Netherlands.
ARENA seeking large scale solar projects under $135/MWh
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency says it is seeking large scale solar projects that can produce energy at a cost of $135/MWh as it calls for tenders for its first AUD$100 million funding round for the technology.
REC, O Capital partner on solar development in Middle East, Africa
The PV manufacturer and the well situated Egyptian group have announced ambitious plans to embrace “amazing growth opportunities for solar energy,” which they say will enable them to dominate the region’s PV market.
UK's FIT cuts threaten 20,000 solar jobs
Department of Energy and Climate Change’s own study finds that reduction in the feed-in tariff from next year will lead to 22,000 job losses throughout the U.K. solar industry.
Sunrun offers extended loan option for US customers
Solar-as-a-service provider Sunrun launches BrightAdvantage, a loan option that offers homeowners a 12- or 20-year payment option for the installation of rooftop solar systems.
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Solar starts marching to a samba beat as Brazil kicks on, storage issues a set of handy reminders of its prowess in PV, and a rather conservative forecast by the IEA still serves to stick the boot in on fossil fuel.
EC to cut two more Chinese producers from minimum price agreement
Citing a long list of breached obligations, the European Commission is set to remove Chint Solar and Sunny Energy from the minimum price undertaking.
Yingli creates JV for 150 MW West African solar projects
Partnership with Namene Energy aims to develop 100 MW of utility-scale solar and 50 MW of commercial solar in Ghana and neighboring countries over next few years.
Brazil: Key tax exemption for net metering implemented in several states
An exemption from the ICMS tax for net-metered solar PV systems began on September 1 in several Brazilian states. This tax has been a key barrier to the development of distributed renewable energy.
Renew Financial completes US$50 million securitization of PACE bonds
This is the company’s first securitization, but is part of a trend of securitization of PACE bonds as a means to drive down the cost of capital.
