From the Mag: A selection of stories from the November issue
Trackers, inverters and storage solutions: solar’s worth is measured in more than modules and cells, and this month’s issue tackles the key themes and trends shaping those industries that support solar PV.
EBRD to provide up to $250 million in renewable energy financing in four MENA nations
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says the program will support power contracts between developers and private off-takers in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia.
Smart and AC module market to grow nine-fold by 2020
GTM Research predicts that integrated smart and AC modules will not only benefit from growth in the larger module-level power electronics market, but will gain a larger share of that market over the next five years.
NEXTracker hits 100 MW weekly shipments for advanced solar trackers
The California-based solar tracker specialist confirms that its advanced solar trackers are now being shipped in volumes in excess of 100 MW a week globally.
Germany: Just 127.5 MW of PV registered in September
Just 127.5 MW of solar PV were registered in Germany in September. Of this, just 45.13 MW were actually grid connected, with the remaining 82.37 MW comprised delayed registrations.
Merkel calls for continuation of MIP
During a state visit to China, German chancellor Angela Merkel has reportedly called for an extension of the EU minimum import prices (MIPs) and import duties imposed on Chinese solar PV manufacturers.
Aqualis officially acquires stake in Adler Solar
Aqualis ASA has officially acquired a 49.9% stake in Adler Solar Services GmbH for around EUR 3 million. The aim is to draw on Aqualis infrastructure to further the internationalization of Adler.
UK: Installation rush expected as subsidy cuts loom
Figures from Department of Energy and Climate Change reveal 59% increase in FIT-based installations from August to September, with trend expected to accelerate through to end of year.
Yingli unveils 20 MW Turkish PV pipeline
Yingli Green Energy Europe GmbH and Motif Proje ve Insaat Ltd. Sti have joined forces to develop 20 MW worth of solar PV projects in Turkey. Half is expected to come online by the end of 2016.
Indian solar tender to close with bids below 8 US cents per kWh
Second round bid results for the National Solar Mission tender in the state of Andhra Pradesh sees 500 MW of solar to close below INR 5.37/kWh, reports Bridge to India.
