Brexit interview: The EU has been the driver of solar in the UK, says James Watson
With the U.K. set to go to the polls on June 23rd to vote on an In/Out referendum on the country’s EU membership, pv magazine caught up with James Watson, a Brit and the CEO of SolarPower Europe, to canvass his opinion on the potential implications of a Brexit on the solar industry.
UK: despite record growth, 'sudden and severe' policy changes harming renewable sector, report finds
The Renewable Energy Association’s report on the state of the British clean energy landscape warns that strong growth in recent years is threatened by repeated policy interventions by government.
PLG Clean Energy secures 230 MW of solar licenses in India
The Indian solar developer plans to build three large-scale PV plants in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Rajasthan, company confirms.
Saudia Arabia: New energy minister slashes solar targets
After first pushing backs its renewable goals, Saudi Arabia looks to have vastly reduced plans for PV and CSP deployment. Reports coming out of the country today say that the Energy Minister has announced a reduction of its 2040 renewable goals from 50% to 10% of the country’s electricity supply.
Russian company to buy PV production equipment from Meyer Burger
Russia’s largest integrated solar company, Hevel LLC, has placed an order for CHF 22 million (USD22.5 million) of production equipment that covers the entire PV value chain from Meyer Burger.
Australian Green Party launches bold solar policy ahead of elections
The Greens want to encourage a fair price for solar that will enable all homeowners to reap the benefits of PV. Australians go to the polls on July 2.
Operations begin at worlds largest port-based solar system
The 9.5 MWp system was developed at the Jurong Port in Singapore in collaboration with Sunseap Group and becomes the largest port-based solar energy generation system in the world.
GE Ventures invests in Sonnen
Undisclosed amount from GE into German battery manufacturer part of latest round of fundraising by Sonnen, which produces lithium-ion storage solutions.
Azure inaugurates 28 MW PV plant in Punjab, with another 150 MW plant getting going
Indian solar company Azure Power marked the opening of a 28 MW PV plant in Punjab, India, on the same day that it laid the first stone for a 150 MW PV plant in the same state, further consolidating itself as the biggest solar player in Punjab.
Juwi commisions 25 MW solar plant on former Japanese golf course
The array has been built on the former Iwate Hirono golf course in Iwate Prefecture, with Tohoku Electric Power signing a 25-year PPA for the plant and juwi providing O&M.
