CSIF acquires initial Japan PV portfolio for $267 million
Canadian Solar’s new PV investment vehicle has followed its recent trading debut in Tokyo with the acquisition of 13 solar projects in Japan for JPY 30.4 billion ($267 million).
USITC recommends quotas, tariffs on crystalline silicon solar imports
The rulings by the separate commissioners are diverse, however neither quotas nor tariffs are being recommended at the levels called for by SolarWorld and Suniva.
Czech solar association calls for policies to support industry growth
As Czech politicians negotiate to form a coalition government after the recent elections, the country’s solar association Solarni Asociace calls for stability, and warns incoming policymakers against the politicization of supporting for solar.
Tata Power-DDL and GIZ sign MoU for India’s renewable energy
The two organizations will collaborate on areas broadly including grid-connected solar rooftops, energy storage systems, electric vehicles, smart grid initiatives and energy efficiency measures.
5 questions for the Section 201 trade case
In this analytical piece, IHS Markit takes a look at the potential effects of the Section 201 case, both in the United States and globally.
Conventional Energy seeks Renewable Energy in India: Coal India launches 200 MW solar tender
Solar Energy Corporation India (SECI), on behalf of Coal India limited (CIL) has invited bids for two 100 MW solar power plants. The government authority will clarify the bidding requirement in a meeting to be held on November 13 in Kolkata.
SolarPower Europe: Global solar market to reach 100 GW in 2017
The latest market analysis from industry body SolarPower Europe predicts that global PV demand will reach the 100-gigawatt mark for the first time in 2017.
BNEF shines light on China’s solar curtailment problem
Approximately 56.2 TWh of solar and wind generation was curtailed in China last year, underscoring how excessive investment and an oversupply of electricity pose an ongoing threat to renewables development, according to newly released research.
India’s Mytrah may delist from AIM prior to India IPO
Mytrah Energy might cancel its listing on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in London before launching its tentatively planned initial public offering (IPO) in India, according to a recent report.
Amid devastation, Tesla begins restoring power in Puerto Rico
Current estimates suggest 80% of Puerto Rico is still without power, but thanks to Elon Musk’s efforts at least one children’s hospital has been able to turn the lights on.
