India to install 4.2 GW of rooftop solar under increased budget
The Indian Government has unveiled plans to install 4.2 GW of grid connected solar PV up until 2019-20 under its National Solar Mission. A budget of around US$751 million has been allocated. It is still unclear how its 40 GW 2020 rooftop target will be met, however.
Amtech reports a spike in solar equipment orders
The PV equipment maker has reported $22 million in solar orders in its most recent quarter, mostly from an un-named solar cell manufacturer in Asia.
China sets slightly lower solar target for 2016
The National Energy Administration issues statement outlining its clean energy goals for next year, which include the addition of 15 GW of solar PV capacity.
Korean consortium acquires 41 MW Japan solar project from Solariant
Trio of life insurance companies strike deal worth $172 million to acquire 41.3 MW solar project in Kagoshima, Japan; Solariant Japan is developing the project.
Germany sources one-third of electricity from renewables in 2015
One-third of Germanys electricity demand in 2015 was provided by renewable energy, with onshore wind and solar PV leading the way. Renewables academic Volker Quaschning published the findings today, compiling the data from a range of sources.
Scotland ups solar footprint by 28% in 2015
Data from Ofgem shows that Scotland added 39 MW of solar PV capacity in 2015, a 28% increase in the space of a year. Cumulative capacity north of the border now stands at 179 MW.
SunEdison to wipe out $336 million in debt, while partnership buys stake in Dominion solar portfolio
The troubled renewable energy giant is delivering on its promise to lower debt levels, while still keeping more renewable energy projects within reach.
160,000 Mexican homes host PV systems
Around 0.5% of Mexican residences reported a PV installation in 2015. Statistics from Mexico’s INEGI show Baja California Sur and Durango as the states with the highest penetration of solar PV in homes at 2.1%.
New York re-allocates $6 million in solar incentives
NYSERDA is allocating unused funds for residential and small commercial installations under NY-Sun’s MW Block incentive program.
Enel Green Power begins construction of 254 MW Brazil solar plant
Solar installation is located in the state of Bahia in Brazil’s northeast, and will be built at a cost of $400 million, according to Enel Green Power.
