Gap in the lith-ion market in China
Foreign manufacturers could move in as domestic manufacturers struggle to meet rising demand driven by EVs. Samsung, LG and Foxconn are already making significant investments.
UP acquires stake in 50 MW project developer
ZNShine sells off majority stake in project in Xinjiang in return for EPC contract for next phase of 50 MW scheme.
Bidders land 200 MW solar deal
Winning tender announced for second phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The Dubai scheme will have a 1 GW capacity by 2030.
Solarcentury launches African venture
SolarAid’s parent company has teamed up with East African Solar to form Solarcentury in East Africa, a venture to design and build installations in the area.
WFES: First Solar launches free online power plant assessment tool
U.S. thin film manufacturer and project developer First Solar has launched its free Energy Capacity Assessment Tool, which allows potential power plant developers or investors to plot out a PV power plant online to assess its feasibility. First Solars online tool calculates the potential electricity output and revenue of a power plant, using data pertaining to local irradiation and conditions, along with the companys CdTe modules and power plant design parameters.
US utility's plans to manage DG transition
NRG Energy has told investors of its plans to surf the wave of DG and renewables… whilst maximising returns from its fossil fuel generators.
Serbia shuns solar
Belgrade government hopes to entice energy project investment, and impress the EU, by liberalizing electricity market but is still only aiming for 10 MW of new solar.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
How the incompetence of politicians gave the world large scale PV and Angela Merkel says it is time for a ‘respite from solar’, Germany’s gift to the world, but developers who head to Greece will have all their prayers answered, as long as they vote for the right party.
Merkel: Respite from photovoltaics
The somewhat cynical wording of the German chancellor was like a punch in the gut to the solar industry. Speaking at the German Renewable Energy Federation’s new year reception in Berlin, Angela Merkel said she shared the skepticism about capacity markets. Overall, however, she offered few clear positions.
Japan earmarks $1.12 billion for renewable energy
The government’s budget is expected to include nearly $40 million aimed at lowering the cost of solar power generation.
