SolarCity raises $345 million in tax equity
The U.S. distributed solar market leaders capital markets team has raised more than US$1.5 billion so far in 2016, despite a depressed stock value.
Solar imports dramatically increase in India
Indian imports of solar PV cells and modules from outside manufacturers multiplied by more than three times from 2014-2015 to 2015-2016, as the solar industry in the country experiences a radical growth, there are even plans for the country’s railways to be powered by PV technology.
China's Hubei Province added 800 MW of new PV in first six months of 2016
State Electricity Supervision Bureau of North China claims, as of June 30, 2016, grid-connected PV capacity in Hubei Province exceeded 1 GW, reaching a total of 1.28 GW. Newly added installations during the first half of 2016 were close to 800MW.
How will solar financing be affected by the attempted coup in Turkey?
An attempted coup in Turkey on Friday night made headlines worldwide and has left the country in political turmoil. The news came at the worst time for the domestic solar industry, which had been enjoying its best year so far. Will the uncertain political climate in Turkey that remains after the attempted coup affect solar progress in the country?
Hawaiian Electric Companies to go it alone
The utility says that it is financially well-positioned as an independent company and reaffirms its commitment to the state’s 100% by 2045 clean energy mandate.
Chile: 50 MW-AC of new solar in June, more than 3 GW of renewables installed
The capacity of installed solar PV has reached 1.27 GW-AC. The capacity of installed non-conventional renewable energy is around 3.12 GW.
UK: Climate change department axed as new PM stamps authority
Decision by new U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May to fold the Department for Energy and Climate Change into a wider Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy draws criticism from clean energy campaigners, but appointment of Greg Clark earns approval.
India will meet climate goals ahead of schedule, says outgoing energy minister
Prakash Javadekar, who is to soon vacate his post as India’s climate minister, has told a Delhi conference that India could meet its renewables and carbon reduction goals earlier than planned.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
The SolarWorld-Hemlock case dominated the news this week, but Intersolar North America, EU investigation into alleged Chinese malpractice and Indias soaring PV ambitions also turned heads.
California ISO hits new solar record
The Californian Independent Solar Operator Corporation unveils data showing the state hit a new record of 8,030 MW of solar generation this week.
