Solar leads the way in record-breaking renewable capacity additions, REN21 report says
With 161 GW installed, last year was a record 12 months for global renewable additions, finds the annual overview of the state of renewable energy drafted by REN21. Solar PV accounted for around 47% of the capacity added.
New York to procure $1.5 billion worth of renewables
The largest-ever state renewable energy solicitation is just one of the moves that the Cuomo Administration has taken in response to U.S. President Donald Trump exiting the Paris Agreement.
Breaking: Indian solar companies file AD petition against China
As cheap Chinese solar cells and modules flood the Indian market, solar companies under the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) have filed a petition with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to impose anti-dumping duties on produce from China, Malaysia and Taiwan.
UK distribution network operators: frantic energy storage activity
A conference on the next steps for renewable energy in the UK that took place last week in London showcased the frantic energy storage activity that has engulfed the country’s distribution grid operators. The emerging question is when and whether the proposed projects can be built.
BREAKING: Trump abandons Paris Agreement
Though the decision may not affect solar in the short term, it sends a message that President Trump doesn’t think Climate Change is a threat – and the rest of the world will have to go it alone.
Europe solar industry should not be naïve about China, warns trade group EU ProSun
Speaking on the occasion of the EU-China Summit, Milan Nitzschke, presideut of EU ProSun, issues warning that China state-influence in the solar industry is nefarious and directly responsible for job losses in Europe.
U.S. OPIC under investigation for loans to Chilean solar projects
An internal U.S. government watchdog is looking at the loans which kick-started large-scale solar in Chile, after at least three of five solar projects have made moves to restructure these loans.
United States informs WTO of trade petition investigation (ITC notification embedded)
The U.S. International Trade Commission has informed the WTO that it is moving forward with its investigation into whether Suniva and SolarWorld deserve “global safeguard” protection from their competitors.
Argentina plans 1 GW solar + storage project
Following on the progress of 300 MW of solar projects in Cauchari, the province of Jujuy has announced another gigawatt of solar PV to be installed in the northern region.
India: solar tax will be 5%, minister confirms
In tweet sent yesterday, India revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhia said that all solar equipment will be subject to only 5% Goods and Services Tax, allaying fears cells and modules would be placed in 18% bracket.
