British firm Lightsource big winner in 450 MW Indian solar tender
Solar auction in the state of Maharashtra for 450 MW of capacity held under viability gap funding scheme sees British developer Lightsource among the big winners.
UK: STA urges government to move quickly on creation of pro-storage policies
The switch to a smarter power network in the U.K. is contingent on supportive government policies that nurture the nation’s storage industries, says the Solar Trade Association.
EU ProSun blames European solar job losses on Chinese companies
The SolarWorld-backed organization put out a strongly worded statement that accuses Chinese companies of “circumventing” EU anti-dumping measures with the new wave of solar module overproduction, resulting in European job losses, however, other voices in the European solar industry have been quick to respond, claiming the job losses are a result of the trade measures themselves.
Avancis partners with Sunpartner for BIPV market
German PV module manufacturer Avancis has signed a strategic partnership with French solar tech company Sunpartner Technologies to incorporate its CIGS thin-film PV cells into Sunpartners energy generating glass.
GameChange Solar Wins 100 MW Racking Order
GameChange Solar, based in New York, announced that it has been awarded an order for a 100 MW Max-Span post-driven racking system for a project that will be installed in late 2016.
Solar, efficiency can help mitigate energy use from marijuana cultivation
EQ Research has released a report looking at intense energy use in the booming U.S. marijuana industry, and means to control GHG emissions.
India: Many avenues for solar manufacturing growth post-WTO decision, says Mercom Capital
World Trade Organization’s rejection of Indian appeal against U.S. complaint lays bare the ‘contradictory’ nature of India’s Domestic Content Requirement, says Mercom Capital Group, and should compel government to pursue other ways to subsidize domestic manufacturers.
SolarWorld to lay off 500 temporary workers in Germany
The German solar manufacturer will begin shedding workers employed on temporary contracts in the fourth quarter in response to fierce price pressure in the global solar markets. Permanent employees will not be initially affected.
UK will ratify Paris climate change deal this year, says PM
Prime Minister Theresa May tells UN that the U.K. will play its part in the international effort against climate change by ratifying the terms of the Paris Agreement before the end of the year.
Israel lines up 500 MW solar PV tender
The country’s Finance Ministry is said to be planning a tender for a 500 MW solar power facility in the southern Negev Desert.
