Mercom Capital lowers 2014 guidance for India to 900 MW
Delays caused by anti-dumping discussions prompt Mercom to revise downward slightly its forecast for Indian solar PV in 2014.
Trina Solar acquires 90% stake in Yunnan Metallurgical New Energy
The Chinese solar company has signed a share purchase agreement for a 90% stake in the company, and will work on a 300 MW PV project in China’s southern Yunnan province.
TBEA Sunoasis reveals plus-1 GW Chinese PV plans
The Chinese PV manufacturer and integrator has signed a development framework deal with Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia authorities to develop more than 1 GW of PV projects.
European Council ups 2030 renewables target to 30%
The new target, an increase on the previous 27% goal, is welcomed by the solar industry, but draws criticism for failing to introduce binding commitments.
India rejects anti-dumping: Industry reaction
Despite disappointing some manufacturers, the decision by the Indian government not to introduce AD tariffs could prove positive for many local players.
Utah rejects net metering fee
Decision hailed as a victory for solar in the state as the so-called sun tax is rejected by the Utah Public Service Commission.
Teslas battery Gigafactory likely to result in over 50% oversupply
New research from Lux Research makes the prediction that the Tesla Motors/Panasonic 35 GW lithium-ion battery production will result in 50% overproduction. The scenario will likely occur, says Lux, as Tesla misses its target of selling 500,000 electric cars in 2020.
Crimean government threatens to nationalize Activ Solar's assets in Crimea
Leaders in the former Ukranian region of Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in March, are looking to nationalize projects owned by Activ Solar due to outstanding debt to Russian banks.
Etrion, Hitachi to build 34 MW of utility-scale PV projects in Japan
Etrion is one of the first foreign independent power producers to secure Japanese domestic financing for utility-scale solar plants. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank provided is funding the projects.
ReneSola to develop 13 MW solar farm project in UK
The Chinese PV company expects the solar farm in Dorset, England, to be fully operational and connected to the national energy grid by end of this year.
