Trina chief Jifan Gao elected co-chairman of Global Solar Council
Officially launched on Sunday at COP21, the Global Solar Council is expected to be based in China. The organization, Gao says, “will form a unified force representing all members that share the same goal.”
Enel Green Power boosts rural electrification in Kenya
The country’s low electrification rate coupled with its high mobile phone penetration makes it ideal for innovative solutions that integrate the electrification of rural areas with renewable energy generation, storage facilities and advanced billing systems, according to Enel Green Power.
French CR3 800 MW tender winners announced
The French Government has announced the winners of its 800 MW CR3 tender, for projects larger than 250 kW. Tariffs for the winning projects have fallen between 15% and 23% on the previous tender, to an average of 0.082/kWh (US$0.087/kWh) for ground mounted arrays, 0.129/kWh ($0.139/kWh) for large rooftop arrays and 0.124/kWh ($0.134/kWh) for solar shade structures, largely solar carports.
India: Jharkhand's 1.2 GW tender boosts solar but also sparks concerns
Consulting group Bridge to India welcomes increased solar deployment but warns that improved coordination between state and central governments to ensure the pace of solar tender project development can actually be achieved.
2 GW of Czech PV power plants face uncertain future
Owners and operators of PV power plants in the Czech Republic face an uncertain future as the electricity market operator confirms that FIT payments in 2016 may not be made without a confirmation of support from the European Commission.
GEI Global seeking solar partner for major Tanzanian project
The U.S. fuel cell electric power generation company is working with the Tanzanian government and international partners to develop major solar projects in the East African country.
SolarWorld passes 1 GW annual shipments, welcomes EC expiry review
German-U.S. PV manufacturer SolarWorld has welcomed the European Commissions decision to launch an expiry review into solar antidumping-subsidy measures. It announced today that it will exceed 1 GW of shipments for 2015.
Brazil's BNDES obtains US$100 million for renewables from Japanese banks
These resources will be channeled to BNDES’ Green Line for climate projects.
CrossBoundary closes on $8 million fund for C&I solar in Africa
This is the first dedicated fund for commercial and industrial solar in Africa. The company plans to finance the deployment of over $25 million in African PV over the next 18 months.
EU Commission: solar dumping duties and minimum price to remain
The European Commission has ruled that its antidumping and antisubsidy measures will not be allowed to expire, with a review to be launched that could take up to 15 months to complete. Imports on Chinese cells however may be exempted from the measures.
