US: ITC extension worth additional 20 GW solar boost by 2022, says NREL
Analysis of the impact of the Investment Tax Credit by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory finds that solar will likely benefit by an additional 20 GW of capacity between now and 2022.
New report finds net metering under attack across the United States
While utilities across the U.S. are seeking to impose higher fixed charges and dismantle net metering, they usually dont get all they ask for.
Japan backs solar+storage project in Egypt with $89m loan
Government-backed loan of 10 billion yen will support the development of a 20 MW solar plant with 30 MW storage facility close to Egyptian city of Hurghada.
India: SkyPower agrees 200 MW solar PPA with Telangana government
Canadian solar developer to add to its growing Indian solar portfolio with development of four large-scale PV projects in the state of Telangana.
Jordan turns to solar to relieve stress of refugee crisis
With Syrian refugees now comprising one in seven people living in neighboring Jordan, the kingdom will ramp up its solar development plans to help meet surging demand for energy, the government confirms.
JA Solar wins contract for 86 MW solar plant in South Africa
Chinese solar firm chosen as sole supplier for the 86 MW Orange Solar Project being developed under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program.
Indian large-scale solar pipeline reaches 19.9 GW, says MNRE
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy adds six new projects to its approved solar parks, taking the total to 33 parks across 21 states, with an aggregate PV capacity of 19.9 GW.
Phoenix Solar to build 1500 volt, 65 MW solar PV plant in Nevada
The Luning Solar project is the latest U.S. project to incorporate 1500 volt architecture.
Elkem gives a timeframe for re-starting silicon ingot production in Norway
Five months after announcing plans to re-start solar silicon production at a former REC Solar facility in Norway, Elkem has revealed that it expects to re-open the facility in the second half of 2016.
The United States installed 7.3 GW of solar PV in 2015
The worlds third-largest solar market grew 17% during the year, and prepares for more dramatic growth during 2016.
