TerraForm Power, Global forecast continued losses in 2016
While the two yieldcos are making progress in their separation from SunEdison, they continue to be plagued by losses and report that CAFD will be substantially reduced from previous estimates.
HECO sees significant uptick in self-supply applications
After protracted wrangling over solar adoption in Honolulu, the state’s citizens are taking matters into their own hands — joining a self-supply program that could show the way to net metering 2.0
IKEA to install 1.2 MW solar array on Columbus store
The Swedish retailer continues its march to energy independence using renewable sources, as it sets out plans to install its 46th solar array in the U.S., with a 1.21 MW PV system for the rooftop on its Columbus, Ohio, store that will be installed by REC Solar.
Cologne PV workshop: A life in the day of a solar module
Around 150 experts headed to Cologne for the 13th TÜV-Module workshop. The focus of the event was on topics related to increasing the lifetime of solar modules and the avoidance and identification of failures in PV systems.
Mercom Capital forecasts 76 GW of solar installations for 2016
Solar industry analyst Mercom Capital has reported encouraging annual solar installation forecasts of 76 GW across the globe for 2016, driven by record-breaking installation figures from China, while the anticipated slow-down in 2017 is now expected to be less dramatic than originally thought, with forecasts of 70 GW.
Western Power launches 5MW microgrid project for Kalbarri
The West Australian town of Kalbarri is set to install a $10 million microgrid, which will integrate distributed solar, a 1.7MW wind farm, and 2MWh battery system, to increase the reliability of electricity supply to the holiday location.
Japanese domestic module shipments dip slightly to 1.7 GW in Q2 FY 2016
The latest report by JPEA shows 6% year-over-year fall in domestic shipments, but the utility-scale sector was a bright point.
India: Demonetization issues add to curtailment concerns in Tamil Nadu solar auction
Bids of just 117 MW have so far been received in the Tamil Nadu Distribution and Generation Company 500 MW auction as difficulties caused by Modi’s demonetization program exacerbate existing curtailment issues, says Mercom Capital.
ReneSola posts $20m loss in Q3 as revenue falls short of guidance
The Chinese solar company posts its first quarterly loss in more than a year as revenue and shipments slip in wake of China market slowdown and lower module ASPs.
Argentina: 516 MW of solar awarded at USD 54.95 per MWh
During Round 1.5 of Argentina’s renewable energy tender more than half of the quota was awarded to the PV category. Jinko Solar and Isolux Corsan were amongst the winners from the solar industry.
