Mississippi Power unopposed to net metering, eyes 100 MW RE procurement
The state utility has revealed it will not oppose net metering rules for residential solar, and announces potential solar and wind PPAs of up to 100 MW.
Japanese PV market booms: over 1 GW-AC put online in April, 10-12 GW-AC predicted for 2014
Japan’s solar market is continuing to grow, with more projects coming online in 2014, according to new data and projections from Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The company expects Japan to commission between 10.3 and 11.9 GW of solar PV during 2014.
China requests extension for US trade case settlement
Letter sent by Chinese government representatives to DOC asks for another week in which to strike a deal in the ongoing solar trade war.
BNEF: Solar poised for rapid growth in Mexico and Central America
Bloomberg New Energy Finance has presented a new report which finds that investments in solar slumped in the region in the first half of 2014, after booming in 2012 and 2013. However, the company notes strong drivers and policy momentum in both markets, and expects rapid growth across the region.
Indian government pushes states to ultra-mega projects
Plans have emerged for the Union government of Narendra Modi to kick-start mammoth-scale projects in five states. But there has still been no indication of where the panels will come from for ultra-mega projects.
SolarCity: Q2 losses double as installations and revenue soar
The leading U.S. solar company posted smaller than expected losses of $47.7 million in the second quarter, the figure masking a 62% revenue increase.
First Solar eyes Pakistan
After breaking into Indian solar with its first project, the U.S. thin film giant has stated an ambition to enter Pakistan’s fledgling market. Pakistan has no utility scale projects on the ground yet.
JinkoSolar opens 120 MW South African PV module factory
The $7.4 million production facility is JinkoSolar’s first such facility outside China, and signals the company’s intent to expand into the African market.
UK: ReneSola to supply 22 MW of solar modules to two projects
Two large-scale solar farms in England are to receive ReneSola’s Virtus I and II PV modules as the company cranks up its presence in this dynamic market.
Indian government considers introducing FIT
Narendra Modi’s government is reportedly considering whether to introduce fixed payment incentives for solar. Any FIT would replace the country’s reverse bidding process for developers.
