Brazil qualifies over 11 GW of solar PV projects for upcoming auction
Brazilian authorities have pre-approved 341 solar PV projects for a reserve auction which will take place on August 28. However, even for the projects which are chosen significant barriers remain.
Victories for net metering in Nevada and Colorado
Regulators in the U.S. state of Nevada have extended net metering for new solar customers until the end of 2015, despite a cap being reached. Also, Colorado has ruled that it will not modify its net metering program.
I Squared Capital to invest in India's Amplus
I Squared Capital will invest US$150 million in Indian solar project developer, Amplus Energy Solutions.
Obama announces new support for clean energy
U.S. President Obama has announced a number of actions to support solar and other forms of clean energy including new funding for loan guarantees, federal support for PACE and more solar on military homes.
Znshine officially out of MIP
The European Commission has officially removed Chinese solar PV module manufacturer, Znshine from the EU minimum price (MIP) agreement. It has rejected calls for retroactive withdrawal, however.
El Salvador to hold 150 MW renewable energy auction
This will be the nation’s second auction for renewables in only a few years. When the projects approved are built, solar is expected to play a much larger role in the nation’s energy mix.
China's PV manufacturing output surpasses $31bn in first half of year
Country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) confirms January-June period generated 200 billion yuan of output value in the solar PV sector, outstripping 2014’s performance.
Suntech agrees 200 MW Indian supply deal with Adani
Collaboration follows last month’s 9.3 MW project, and will see the Chinese solar power company supply 200 MW of panels for a solar project in India’s Tamil Nadu state.
Greenskies finalizes finance for $165m US solar projects
The Connecticut-based solar integrator has closed a $165 million financial package with First Niagara Financial Group for the development of 127 solar projects in 12 U.S. states.
India unveils annual solar goals towards 2022 target
India’s National Solar Mission has outlined the annual targets required between now and 2022 if the nation is to hit its goal of installing 100 GW of solar PV capacity by that date.
