Canadian Solar links up 39.4 MWp of PV plants in the United Kingdom
The six solar plants were connected to the grid under the Renewable Obligations Certificate, which no longer accepts applications.
A cautionary tale: Mercom Capital CEO Raj Prabhu on the fall of SunEdison and industry impacts
pv magazine spoke with Mercom Capital’s CEO about what led to the SunEdison bankruptcy, what this means for the industry and what’s next.
EU ProSun welcomes IHS study findings
With its recently commissioned study, the Solar Alliance for Europe made the case that PV modules could be 20% cheaper in Europe without import tariffs. Industry lobby group EU ProSun, however, argues that the Alliance has drawn the wrong conclusion from the study’s results.
Hanergy TF auditors express 'significant doubt' as to company's solvency
In Hanergy Thin Film Power Group’s 2015 annual report, issued today, the company’s independent auditors, Ernst & Young, emphasized that heavy losses in 2015 plus a lack of transparency regarding well over HK$5.5 billion ($710 million) in declared future revenues and prepayments point to “material uncertainty” as to the company’s future.
SunEdison troubles pose no threat to Indian solar industry, says minister
A potential SunEdison bankruptcy is not expected to affect India’s solar industry, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing comments made by Indian Power Minister Piyush Goyal.
San Francisco to require rooftop solar on new buildings
The new legislation requires solar PV systems, solar water heating systems or a combination of the two. San Francisco has set a goal to use 100% renewable energy by 2025 in addition to other ambitious environmental targets.
Offgrid solution: Using discarded smartphone batteries to light up rural homes
Kyung Hee University researcher Boucar Diouf plans to start solar-powered LED lamp pilot projects in Senegal and sub-Saharan African countries within the next year.
Total to create new Gas, Renewables and Power segment
The French oil giant has pledged to be among the top three companies in solar power, and to expand in electricity trading and energy storage.
Work begins on a 13.6 MW PV plant in Chihuahua, Mexico
It is predicted that the Los Santos 1 project will enter service in July. The investment for this project in the North of Mexico stands at around US$40 million.
