Analysis: Higher prices in July, while overcapacity expected later in Q3
Mid-way through 2017, end-market demand for PV modules remain in flux as the regulatory landscape in China and the U.S. continues to impact demand. Corrine Lin provides her analysis.
India: TEDA tendering 500 MW solar park in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA) is on the lookout for a developer for a 500 MW solar park.
California’s C&I solar sector thrown into chaos with TOU changes
California regulators are proposing to move C&I customers onto pending time-of-use rates starting on August 1 – despite a lack of clarity as to the details of those rates.
Three-year window to limit worst effects of climate change, experts warn
Scientists, governments and business leaders sign letter published in the journal Nature that says the world has just three years to act in order to avert dangerous levels of climate change.
Spain’s 3 GW auction shifted to July 26
The Spanish Minister of Energy Álvaro Nadal said that this auction will have a more balanced approach towards the competings technologies, which are exclusively solar and wind.
India: UPNEDA issues draft Solar Power Policy 2017
The draft Uttar Pradesh Solar Power Policy 2017 aims to encourage participation of the private sector and provide investment opportunities in India’s most populous state.
Suniva demands GTM Research retract ‘inaccurate report’
The company says the central assumption of the report – a $1.18 per watt floor price – is wrong and that the headlines resulting from the report could harm its trade case.
SolarPower Europe outlines 10 steps towards a digital solar future
The European solar body has published ten regulatory asks on solar and digitalization that it believes can help expedite the uptake of PV and smart grids across the continent.
Italy: PV systems installed with irregular components will not lose incentives
The Italian government has decided that PV installations up to 3 kW relying on irregular or non-certified components will maintain 80% of the incentive amount granted by the Conto Energia.
Quebec’s new energy strategy includes large-scale solar
The Canadian province’s first pilot solar park will be built by local hydropower producer and utility Hydro-Quebec. The region is also preparing to support solar distributed generation through net metering.
