The data is in, and it proves the U.S. economy is powered by solar
The Solar Foundation’s National Solar Jobs Census finds solar created one of every 50 new jobs in the United States in 2016, increasing by 51,000 in 2016, or 25% over 2015.
Australian outlook: solar’s impact felt across range of energy metrics, data shows
Rooftop and large-scale solar contributed to estimated 1% reduction in total power consumption in 2016, prompting 1.3% fall in greenhouse gas emissions and rising share of renewables on the grid.
India’s installed renewable energy capacity surpasses 50 GW
Data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy analyzed by Mercom Capital Group shows India’s renewable energy installations have crossed 50 GW, setting the country on course to meet its 2022 goal.
Electric vehicle purchases rise by one-fifth in UK
New car registrations across Britain hit a 12-year high last month, with electric vehicles (EVs) accounting for 4.2% of that figure – a one-fifth increase on the previous month.
Brazil surpasses 60 MW of solar under net metering
Installations are increasing under net metering. Last year 45 MW was added under the program.
Enel puts 165 MW of solar online in South Africa
The Adams and Pulida projects were awarded in the third round of South Africa’s REIPPPP solicitation, and this brings Enel to 323 MW of solar online in the nation.
Tata Power Solar reaches 1 GW module shipment milestone
The solar arm of the industrial giant becomes the first Indian company to surpass 1 GW of global PV module shipments, shipping 60% of that figure over the past five years.
ReneSola moves on 32 MW rooftop solar projects in China
The Chinese vertically integrated solar power company will supply modules and provide EPC services for the distributed solar PV projects in China’s Shandong, Anhui and Zhejiang provinces.
Mexico signs lowest-price solar contracts to date
Contracts have been signed for 1.8 GW of solar in Mexico, including one contract at a price of US$26.99/MWh by Fotowatio. The median price for solar in this auction was around $31.70/MWh.
EnergyAustralia signs PPA for 142 MW solar farm in Queensland
EnergyAustralia has become the latest big energy retailer to sign a power purchase agreement for a large solar farm, committing to a 13-year off take agreement for the 142MW Ross River solar farm in Queensland, in what is the largest deal of its type to date in Australia.
