Germany: Renewables reach 30%, solar 6%
Like 2014, renewables are again the most important energy source in Germany, according to the latest figures. Furthermore, both solar PV and wind have reported increased shares in the countrys gross electricity generation mix. Despite this, CO2 emissions are set to increase in 2015.
M10 to supply 300 MW stringers to Emmvee
New entrant to the stringer market M10 Industries has announced the sale of two of its Kubus stringer systems to Indian manufacturer Emmvee. The sale is M10s first to India.
India: 6.5 GW of solar to be auctioned in next 3 months, record tariffs expected
A total of 6.5 GW of solar projects are expected to be up for auction in the next three months, says Bridge to India. In addition to intense competition, it forecasts a sharp reduction in tariffs, particularly for the upcoming auctions in Rajasthan and Karnataka.
The perfect deal: Jigar Shah on the recent extension of the US Investment Tax Credit
In this exclusive interview with pv magazine, SunEdison founder and solar industry legend Jigar Shah gives his views on the recent extension of the U.S. ITC, why the phase-down was critical, and what the future holds.
Australia reaches 4.59 GW of small-scale solar PV
Data released by the Clean Energy Regulator shows 119,000 new small-scale PV installations in 2015, roughly a third of market volume in 2011 and 2012.
ANES: Mexico to put online 600 MW of solar PV in 2016
ANES predicts that US$900 million will be invested in PV projects next year in Mexico. The market this year is around 100 MW, half of which is in the net metering program. Local capacity for PV module production exceeds 1 GW.
Sonnenbatterie beats Tesla to the punch with US roll-out
German storage specialist has launched its plug-and-play home battery system in the U.S. ahead of Christmas, giving the company a headstart on Teslas highly anticipated Powerwall.
BBOXX secures $15m funding for Africa solar ventures
The British solar energy provider completes funding round with consortium of investors, including a package that uses securitization as a means of financing solar systems in Africa a first for the continent.
UK: Committee of MPs writes to Energy Secretary criticizing solar cuts
Letter to Amber Rudd says recently confirmed cuts to the solar feed-in tariff and further caps on renewable spending will damage investor confidence in the country’s clean energy sector.
India's Azure Power files for $100m IPO
World Bank-backed Indian clean energy company Azure Power has registered to sell stock amounting to $100 million in an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
