EU trade case: 120 companies, associations to participate in MIP expiry review
The possibility to register as an interested party for the EU Commission’s expiry review of minimum prices and import volumes for Chinese solar PV manufacturers expired on Monday. Many more companies and organizations registered than in 2013, the majority of which are based in Germany.
EU: Anti-circumvention duties for Chinese solar products shipped via Taiwan, Malaysia
Anti-circumvention duties of 53.4% and anti-subsidy duties of 11.5% are to be applied to Chinese solar PV panels and cells shipped from Taiwan and Malaysia to the EU, after the European Commission (EC) found evidence of duty dodging. They will be applied retroactively. Companies have until January 6 to comment on the ruling, with a final decision expected by the end of February.
Inovateus to build 45 MW of solar PV in Michigan
Michigan utility DTE has contracted with the Indiana developer and EPC to build a 30 MW and a 15 MW PV plant, which combined with its other projects will triple Michigan’s installed solar capacity.
SolarCity installs more than 1/3 of all U.S. residential solar in 2015
GTM Research finds that SolarCity’s market share grew to almost 37% in the third quarter of 2015, however the company notes that there is still opportunity for small- to mid-sized installers.
Nevada creates separate rate class and adds new charges for solar owners
Nevada regulators have set new rules for solar customers participating in net metering, including retroactive changes for those already participating in the program.
Vivint shareholders to vote on SunEdison acquisition
Vivint Solar has issued a proxy statement calling for a shareholder vote. Acquisition by SunEdison is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016.
The perfect deal: Jigar Shah on the recent extension of the US Investment Tax Credit
In this exclusive interview with pv magazine, SunEdison founder and solar industry legend Jigar Shah gives his views on the recent extension of the U.S. ITC, why the phase-down was critical, and what the future holds.
Australia reaches 4.59 GW of small-scale solar PV
Data released by the Clean Energy Regulator shows 119,000 new small-scale PV installations in 2015, roughly a third of market volume in 2011 and 2012.
ANES: Mexico to put online 600 MW of solar PV in 2016
ANES predicts that US$900 million will be invested in PV projects next year in Mexico. The market this year is around 100 MW, half of which is in the net metering program. Local capacity for PV module production exceeds 1 GW.
BBOXX secures $15m funding for Africa solar ventures
The British solar energy provider completes funding round with consortium of investors, including a package that uses securitization as a means of financing solar systems in Africa a first for the continent.
