Indian manufacturers dismiss threat to NSM
The country’s solar manufacturing association says domestic producers and non dumping exporters can more than meet the demand for solar in India. Power minister Piyush Goyal this week said the imposition of AD duties on imports from China would endanger national solar capacity targets.
Toshiba to supply battery for UKs first 2 MW Energy Storage System
The installation of the battery underlines and supports the company’s quest to push uptake of the systems
Magnolia Solar and Solar Silicon Resources Group to Merge?
US and Australia-based companies sign a Letter of Intent with view to merge.
China founds PV association
The newly-constituted CPIA will pursue a ‘free and fair trade environment for Chinese PV’. The head of Trina Solar has been elected to lead the organization for five years.
Indian state of West Bengal plans 250 MW mega PV plant
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy hopes to secure permission next week for the $365 million project, which will be located near the Purulia Pumping Storage Project.
Add a pinch of salt for cheaper solar, say scientists
British scientists have discovered that magnesium chloride (salt found in seawater) is an effective replacement for cadmium chloride used during the production of solar panels, and is both a cheaper and less toxic alternative.
Japan Solar Power Network to add 29 MW of rooftop solar
The Tokyo-based distributed power generation company has partnered with Beisia Corporation to fit 33 buildings with rooftop PV systems totaling 29 MW.
Windiga Energy plans inaugural PV plant for Burkina Faso
The Canadian renewable energy company plans to construct a 20 MW solar plant in the African nation, having signed an investment support agreement with its government.
ZNShine Solar signs $680 million PV deal as UK-China bond strengthens
During the visit of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to the UK to meet British Prime Minister David Cameron, China’s ZNShine Solar secured a $680 million deal with UK’s MAP Environmental.
Canadian Solar agrees 140 MW EPC contract with Samsung
The deal represents the largest EPC agreement in Canada’s history, and will culminate in the creation of a 140 MW solar plant for the city of Kingston.
