GTM Research ups 2016 U.S. forecast to 16 GW
The research company is forecasting a 119% increase over 2015 levels, which would position the United States as the worlds second-largest solar market.
Brazil launches first stage of 10 MW floating PV system
A floating solar power plant went online on Friday at Brazil’s Balbina hydropower plant (HPP). Another floating solar farm is expected to start operations at Sobradinho HPP in Bahia later this week.
India: WTO ruling could deliver $100bn hit to solar manufacturers
President of Solar Energy Society of India labels ruling very bad news for Indian solar industry, warning of a potential $100 billion loss to domestic manufacturers; government working on new manufacturing policy.
German study reveals solar opportunities in Iran
Government commissioned report “Enabling PV Iran” sets out the guidelines for entry into the Iranian PV market for German companies.
LSE: China's carbon emissions likely to peak by 2025
China’s CO2 emissions, if they grow at all, are likely to peak at some point in the decade before 2025, note LSE economists Fergus Green and Nicholas Stern.
Sonnedix and Yarotek celebrate groundbreaking for the largest solar PV project in the Caribbean
The companies expect to connect the 45 MW-AC project in Puerto Rico to the grid by August.
SolarPower Europe calls for 35% by 2030 renewable target
Europes leading solar trade body, SolarPower Europe, has called on the European Union to set a renewable energy target of 35% to be achieved by 2030, which may require flexible regulatory frameworks. Echoing the conclusion arrived at by the IEA, the former European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) has called for Europe to demonstrate its leadership in solar and renewables with a concrete target.
Southern Company acquires another 120 MW solar project in Texas
First Solar is building the East Pecos Solar Facility, as one of the large projects from which Austin Energy is procuring power under its aggressive solar commitment.
PV Expo Japan: Interview with Solar Frontier CEO, Atsuhiko Hirano
On day two of the PV Expo Japan, pv magazine caught up with the CEO of Solar Frontier, Atsuhiko Hirano, to discuss the changes and opportunities in Japan’s solar market.
PV Expo Japan: Interview with Solar Frontier CEO, Atsuhiko Hirano
On day two of the PV Expo Japan, pv magazine caught up with the CEO of Solar Frontier, Atsuhiko Hirano, to discuss the changes and opportunities in Japan’s solar market.
