China: Longi invests $456m in 3 GW mono-silicon fab in Ningxia
Company will use diamond wire cutting technology at the new fab.
New York includes subsidies for nukes, long-term contracts for renewables in its Clean Energy Standard
While nuclear power will not be counted towards CES targets, the states new Clean Energy Standard will include subsidies to keep some of the worlds oldest nuclear reactors operating for years to come.
8point3 keeps conservative approach and beats guidance during Q4
The joint First Solar/SunPower yieldco achieved $16.3 million in cash available for distribution, above its guidance, with 131 MW-AC of projects reaching commercial completion during the quarter.
California regulators propose minor changes to net metering 2.0
On the eve before the vote on the successor program to net metering, CPUC produced a new Proposed Decision with minor changes but kept retail-rate net metering mostly intact.
CG joins CEA to explore solar market potential in India
The Indian conglomerate and European research organization have teamed up to examine opportunities for solar energy in the country’s airports, which have an estimated solar potential of more than 500 MW.
sPower taps Rosendin Electric for EPC services
The agreement represents a significant portion of solar in the leading electrical contractor’s renewable energy division. sPower aims to double its operating portfolio this year.
Aide to produce PV modules for Zhonghuan Semiconductor
The company’s PV modules are slated for use in the solar joint venture established China by Zhonghuan, Apple and SunPower.
Solar-plus-storage to become $8bn market by 2026, says Lux Research
Addition of storage to the solar landscape seen as key to overcoming intermittency limitations and supporting continued price reductions of PV, report finds. DG market could reach 25 GW by 2026.
Trina ships 57.1 MW of modules to Japanese solar project
The Chinese module manufacturer has supplied Toyo Engineering Corporation with 57.1 MW of modules for installation at the new Furukawa Mega Solar Project in Osaki City.
Meyer Burger confirms two tool orders worth combined $21.6 million
Equipment manufacturer says leading Asian manufacturer of monocrystalline solar wafers places order for diamond wire cutting technology; second order for Meyer Burger’s PERC technology received from cell manufacturer in Asia.
