Finland to slowly use its solar potential
While it is little known for its solar power potential, PV deployment has increased in the Scandinavian country over the last two years. Community projects, a drop in prices for solar panels and a retail company have been the main drivers of this development.
BREAKING: EU Commission to reduce China AD duty extension by six months – reports
Leaked document seen by Reuters allegedly outlines proposals by the European Commission to reduce the recently extended anti-dumping duties against Chinese solar companies from 24 to 18 months.
The data is in, and it proves the U.S. economy is powered by solar
The Solar Foundation’s National Solar Jobs Census finds solar created one of every 50 new jobs in the United States in 2016, increasing by 51,000 in 2016, or 25% over 2015.
Brazil surpasses 60 MW of solar under net metering
Installations are increasing under net metering. Last year 45 MW was added under the program.
Enel puts 165 MW of solar online in South Africa
The Adams and Pulida projects were awarded in the third round of South Africa’s REIPPPP solicitation, and this brings Enel to 323 MW of solar online in the nation.
Mexico signs lowest-price solar contracts to date
Contracts have been signed for 1.8 GW of solar in Mexico, including one contract at a price of US$26.99/MWh by Fotowatio. The median price for solar in this auction was around $31.70/MWh.
Sharp’s solar losses buck profitability trend in 2016
Japanese electronics giant lowers its full-year losses to just $329 million as share values rise across the board following buyout by Foxconn. Sharp’s solar segment, however, remains only unprofitable division.
BREAKING: SolarCity brand to disappear
Along with changing its name from Tesla Motors to Tesla Inc. the electric vehicle and battery maker will eliminate the SolarCity brand.
Wacker’s polysilicon divison reports strong Q4
The German chemical giant finished off 2016 with increased sales and profit in its polysilicon division, as it remains the only Western polysilicon maker to sell directly into China.
Armenia to build its first solar power plant
More than 40 companies have expressed interested in a tender for the construction of a 50 MW solar power plant in Armenia. The project is a part of a US$58 million program to boost renewable energy in the country.
