Further Indian sites considered to host large-scale floating solar
With the Solar Energy Corporation of India having already proposed 10 GW of solar be located on artificial bodies of water over the next three years, one of its directors has mooted ambitious plans at four more locations.
Chinese manufacturer prepares to raise $434m through bonds
The polysilicon, PV wafer and module and inverter maker has arranged a second EGM of 2018 to seek permission for two bond issues, as its peers scramble to raise their manufacturing capacities.
Singulus signals 300 MW production equipment order as Chinese dragon roars again
Predictions of the imminent demise of Chinese solar demand due to the reining in of subsidies have not stopped manufacturers ramping up production capacities. German equipment maker Singulus is among the suppliers to benefit from a renewed confidence in the Far East.
India’s 10 GW solar tender amended again – but deterrents remain
While the timelines for PV plant execution and completion of the manufacturing facilities required by the tender are now more realistic, production obligations – especially related to capacity utilization – need to be revisited.
Lebanon aims to source 30% of heat and power from renewables by 2030
Prime minister has announced a tough new renewable energy target, which will build on the current ambition of generating 12% of the nation’s electricity and heat from renewables in little over a year’s time.
Top states and races to watch for clean energy on election day
Clean energy is on the ballot on November 6, and these are the states where voters will be making the biggest decisions.
UK storage on the fly with 6.9 GW cumulative pipeline
At an event in London, a new tool was presented which lets the user track the UK storage landscape. The market is gaining traction amidst disfavourable policies for solar PV and other renewables from Westminster. The UK’s storage portfolio seems to be growing rapidly.
Netherlands government to issue green bonds in 2019
The Dutch government is planning to raise between €3.5 billion and €5 billion through green bonds annually. The proceeds will be used for sustainable investments, including renewable energy deployment.
‘Renewables mini grids need good policy frameworks’
The International Renewable Energy Agency says Asia is offering the largest amount of people mini grid access, with the development of such systems mostly led by governments. Global installed capacity reached 308 MW at the end of 2017.
Nine-month figures from China lay bare impact of May 31 policy U-turn
Although industry representatives are predicting no falling-off in the market next year, there is nothing in the latest set of figures to support such a positive outlook.
