ECCC report: Energy storage can be revolutionary for the UK
The Energy and Climate Change Select Committee (ECCC) will release its final report on 15 October, which will highlight the importance of energy storage and demand-side technologies for the future energy transition, and can offer great stimulation to the U.K.’s economy.
Xcel to add 1.4 GW of solar PV in Minnesota by 2030
Regulators have approved the utilitys long-term plan, under which Xcel expects to buy power from around 650 MW of community solar by 2021.
European Commission seeks to bar five Chinese PV manufacturers from price undertaking
Citing alleged violations of the minimum import price agreement with Chinese PV manufacturers, the European Commission has moved to remove Huashun China and Seraphim China from the undertaking. Another three producers have notified the EC of their voluntary withdrawal.
Germany's Pfalzsolar establishes US beachhead
The Ludwigshafen-based engineering, procurement and construction firm is expanding its operations from the declining U.K. across the pond to the bustling U.S. market.
Solare Datensysteme launches new unit in China
The German solar monitoring group hopes to tap into China’s fast-growing PV market.
Canadian Solar Secures Loan from Japanese Syndicate
Canadian Solar projects K.K., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar, today announced that it has entered into a syndicated 3-year loan facility for JPY 9.6 billion (US$95 million). Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is the lead arranger of the agreement.
European solar sector calls for end of trade measures on Chinese products
The European Commission’s trade measures have been ruinous for European manufacturers, led to the loss of thousands of jobs and stymied growth in the sector, members of SolarPower Europe argue in a letter to Brussels.
US to remain leading tracker market through 2021
In its latest Global PV Tracker report, GTM Research says China and India will experience the most significant growth in the coming years.
India waives transmission charges for renewable projects
Indias Ministry of Power has announced a waiver of losses and interstate transmission charges for solar and wind projects. India is looking to encourage growth in renewable energy generation, in order to meet ambitious targets.
Germany launches first cross-border PV auction with Denmark
Germany’s Federal Network Agency, which oversees the country’s solar auctions and renewable energy incentive regulation, announced on Wednesday the first mutually opened auction for ground-mounted PV installations with Denmark.
