BREAKING: Trump abandons Paris Agreement
Though the decision may not affect solar in the short term, it sends a message that President Trump doesn’t think Climate Change is a threat – and the rest of the world will have to go it alone.
Intersolar & ees Awards: Technical innovations and outstanding projects
This year, among other things, there were awards for a new solar module, a mounting system for water surfaces, various efficient storage concepts and an innovative concept for cooling milk.
Europe solar industry should not be naïve about China, warns trade group EU ProSun
Speaking on the occasion of the EU-China Summit, Milan Nitzschke, presideut of EU ProSun, issues warning that China state-influence in the solar industry is nefarious and directly responsible for job losses in Europe.
Intersolar Europe & EES get underway
Europe’s largest solar trade show kicked off this morning in Munich. More than 1,100 organizations from 51 countries are hosting exhibits at the show, and around 40,000 visitors from 160 countries are expected to descend on the International Congress Center in Munich over the show’s duration.
Kazakhstan’s government announces 12 MW large-scale solar project
The country’s second MW-sized solar project is being planned by French company, ECM Technologies in cooperation with unspecified Chinese partners.
Lebanon issues RfP for 180 MW of solar
Lebanon’s authorities had received 256 bids for solar energy projects totaling 3 GW in the pre-selection phase of the tender process.
Botswana’s power utility seeks partner to build 100 MW solar park
The Botswana Power Corporation has issued an Expression of Interest to select a partner for the creation of an IPP joint venture company. Cooperation proposals must be submitted by June 14.
United States informs WTO of trade petition investigation (ITC notification embedded)
The U.S. International Trade Commission has informed the WTO that it is moving forward with its investigation into whether Suniva and SolarWorld deserve “global safeguard” protection from their competitors.
Solar, wind meet more than 10% of U.S. electric demand in March
This is the first time that U.S. wind and solar have met more than 10% of demand in a single month; however individual states led by California and Iowa have reached much higher penetrations.
Russia launches 1.9 GW auction for solar, wind and hydropower
Monday was the first day of applications submission. Projects selected in the tender must be commissioned between 2018 and 2022.
