California regulators may consider utility proposal for net metering 2.0
Advocates say that regulators may be considering an alternative proposal for the successor program to net metering, coordinated with the action of a front group backed by a SDG&Es parent company.
Taiwan reaches 728 MW of installed solar
Taiwanese authorities have released installation data for the island nation, as well as reiterating its target to install 8.7 GW by 2030.
ViZn Energy Systems wins flow battery system contract from INL
Idaho National Laboratory, part of the U.S. Energy Department’s national laboratory network, will use the battery system for research and development.
Developer interest wanes in Indian solar PV tender
Bridge to India says a number or reasons detered developers from participating in the 500 MW tender in Maharashtra. The research group expects a similar muted response in three upcoming tenders in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
Greenheart Tree Energy eyes solar development in Guyana
The Guyanese government has welcomed proposals by the Canadian company to develop solar farms in the South American counttry.
Solargiga boosts 2015 revenue, shipments
Solargiga saw a sharp increase in the sale of generated electricity. The Chinese company is in the process of doubling its PV module production capacity.
WFES: Jordan to add 250 MW of PV as ABB, Masdar move in
Swiss power technology producer ABB announces involvement in two 50 MW PV plants in Jordan, while UAE’s Masdar to sign agreement to build 200 MW PV plant in the country.
Asia Clean Capital secures $40 million in financing
The group will accelerate and expand its rooftop solar solutions business in China, where it covers the cost of designing, engineering, installing and maintaining solar installations for leading companies.
India: Solar capacity passes 5 GW, 750 MW project receives IFC support
Indias cumulative solar capacity has surpassed 5 GW, with 1.385 GW installed this financial year. Around 18 GW in tenders are expected to be out by March 31. In related news, World Bank Group member, IFC has pledged its support to help fund the 750 MW Rewa ultra-mega solar power project in Madhya Pradesh.
First Tesla Powerwall operational in Australia under Energex solar battery trial
Queensland has seen the first Tesla Powerwall home battery switched on in Australia under Energexs battery storage trial, launched today by State Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk.
