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The California-based solar tracker specialist confirms that its advanced solar trackers are now being shipped in volumes in excess of 100 MW a week globally.

During a state visit to China, German chancellor Angela Merkel has reportedly called for an extension of the EU minimum import prices (MIPs) and import duties imposed on Chinese solar PV manufacturers.

Figures from Department of Energy and Climate Change reveal 59% increase in FIT-based installations from August to September, with trend expected to accelerate through to end of year.

Second round bid results for the National Solar Mission tender in the state of Andhra Pradesh sees 500 MW of solar to close below INR 5.37/kWh, reports Bridge to India.

Solar firm signs PPA with Bloomberg for the delivery of a 2.9 MW solar system to offset 5% of the emissions from the company’s Rockland County, New York-based data center; agreement will save more than $2 million.

Hanwha Q Cells and Austin Energy have signed a 25-year power contract for the project, as part of 450 MW of solar contracts recently approved by Austin’s City Council.

The 12 MW-AC solar project will meet 20% of the island’s demand during daytime hours, and incorporates a 6 MW battery storage system.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attendance at the UN climate talks timed to coincide with proposal by the PM of an alliance between India and hundreds of other sun-rich nations around the globe.

The Japanese electrical firm eyes expansion outside of its domestic market, and sees solar+storage as a strong avenue into the growing U.S. residential solar market.

The property development firm aims to reach 50 MW of installed rooftop solar capacity by January across Thailand, and has created a solar subsidiary to oversee project expansion.