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EnergyTrend: 5 GW of new capacity will relieve multi-wafer shortage

A new report by the Taiwanese analysts indicates that the current shortage in multicrystalline silicon wafers will be met with substantial capacity increases, and that prices will peak in February.

New York announces funding for solar training

In his state of the state speech, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo built upon his administration’s progress with $15 million in training for solar workers.

2015: 57 GW of solar PV installed, clean energy investment hits highest ever levels

BNEF calculates that 57 GW of solar PV was installed last year, marking an increase of around 30% on 2014. Latest figures also show that, despite factors which could have impeded growth, clean energy financing reached US$329.3 billion in 2015. Chinese and U.S. markets led the charge, alongside a host of new markets; European activity, however, decreased.

German Government concludes tenders seem well suited for ground-mount PV

Germany’s federal Ministry of Economics has taken stock after the first three pilot tenders for ground-mounted solar PV systems. It particularly notes the decline of prices from round to round, and stakeholder diversity. Whether tenders are likely to achieve installation targets, politicians cannot yet say, however. The Green Party, meanwhile, has criticized the Federal Government for wanting to expand renewable energy tenders without having reliable results.

UK: solar still makes economic sense in reduced-FIT landscape, says STA

As U.K. homeowners brace for the introduction of the new and reduced feed-in tariff, the Solar Trade Association says that solar remains a good investment for the average household.

Nevada regulators deny request to delay changes to net metering

Despite substantial public outcry and national scrutiny, state regulators have rejected a motion to delay implementation of changes to net metering until appeals can be heard.

Nevada regulators deny request to delay changes to net metering

Despite substantial public outcry and national scrutiny, state regulators have rejected a motion to delay implementation of changes to net metering until appeals can be heard.

Nevada regulators deny request to delay changes to net metering

Despite substantial public outcry and national scrutiny, state regulators have rejected a motion to delay implementation of changes to net metering until appeals can be heard.

Nevada regulators deny request to delay changes to net metering

Despite substantial public outcry and national scrutiny, state regulators have rejected a motion to delay implementation of changes to net metering until appeals can be heard.

Nevada regulators deny request to delay changes to net metering

Despite substantial public outcry and national scrutiny, state regulators have rejected a motion to delay implementation of changes to net metering until appeals can be heard.

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