SolarCity closes on $188 million worth of tax equity financing
This is the second large fund that SolarCity has closed on in the past two days.
Ontario plans for 250 MW-AC of solar in 2nd phase of large renewables procurement
The province has doubled renewable energy targets in the 2nd phase of the LRP, citing lower than expected costs.
Argentina establishes new landmark renewable energy policy
Decree 531 outlines plans to create a trust fund of 12,000 million Argentine Pesos (USD819 million) for renewable energy this year, and also outlines bidding processes for renewable energy projects.
E.ON releases its home storage system, to add to a growing German market
The German energy supplier released its all-in-one PV panel, storage device, energy app, and green electricity tariff today, to rival other prominent solar energy storage products in Germanys fast-growing battery market.
Study: second-life EV batteries to offer 1 TWh capacity by 2030
The reuse of batteries originally built for electric cars can offer up to 1000 GWh storage capacity worldwide by 2030, while driving further cost decline for solar and storage technologies.
Global renewable energy capacity grew at record speed in 2015
Renewable power generation capacity grew by 152 GW in 2015, which, at 8.3%, is the highest increase ever recorded, predominately driven by huge capacity increases in Asia. Global solar capacity enjoyed unprecedented growth of 26% due to huge price drops in the technology.
Massachusetts House, Senate approve bill to lift net metering caps
The compromise bill has sped through both Houses, and now will go to Governor Charlie Baker’s desk. Under new regulations larger private solar installations will see compensation cut.
Mexico solar capacity to surge 521% this year, says GTM Research
Encouraging PV performance in the country’s first Clean Energy Auction prompts GTM to revise its forecast; analysts now expect Mexico to add 646 MW of PV in 2016.
SolarPower Europe leads cross-sector clarion call for more flexible power markets in EU
Industry associations including wind, solar, gas and storage sign declaration calling on EU to drive electricity market reforms this year that will deliver more flexible power markets and systems compatible with renewable energy and storage.
Welspun Energy and ABB report 700 MW of PV installed in India
ABB and Welspun Energy have together installed about 700 MW of solar PV projects in India.
