Californians show opposition to utility proposals to replace net metering
A new poll indicates that eight in ten voters disapprove of utility proposals to reduce net metering, the same day that hundreds rallied in San Francisco against PG&E’s proposal.
Texas grid operator predicts 50-fold increase in solar by 2030
An ERCOT report on new federal regulations predicts that the state’s installed solar capacity will grow to 13 GW by 2030, even without new EPA rules.
Video interviews with the U.S. Energy Department, ABB & Enphase via pv magazine LIVE
This weekend we bring you more videos from the Solar Power International trade show in California, featuring voices from the U.S. government and top companies.
Germany: 293 GW solar potential
In a study, researchers identified that 143 GW of solar PV could be installed, restriction-free, on just 0.9% of Germanys landmass. Another 150 GW would be possible on rooftops. In this case, however, it will depend on how solar thermal will be expanded, and how many owners will invest.
Germanys 2016 EEG levy EUR 0.06354/kWh
Germanys Transmission Network Operators (TSOs) have released the new EEG levy for renewable energy generated in 2016. At just EUR 0.018/kWh, or 3%, it will only slightly increase on 2015s levy, to EUR 0.06354/kWh.
SMA reaches 1 GW inverter sales in India
SMA Solar Technology AG has reached 1 GW of inverter sales in India. The German manufacturer has been present in the market since 2010. At 2 GW, however, ABB still holds the Indian inverter crown.
Conergy to build Indonesias first utility-scale PV plant; announces 62 MW Philippines project
Conergy has concluded solar PV contracts in SE Asia worth 231 MW in the last three months. The two latest deals will see the German company install Indonesias first utility-scale plants; and two projects totaling 62 MW in the Philippines.
CSUN opens PV cell factory in Korea
China Sunergy is continuing the internationalization of its production by bringing online a 200 MW PV cell factory in South Korea.
Austin, Texas approves another 162 MW of solar projects
The 162 MW approved today adds to 288 MW approved two weeks ago, and will bring Austin to more than 670 MW of solar when completed.
Phoenix Solar to build 11 MW of PV in Jordan
The project will enable four major hotels to generate 100% of their electric power needs from solar energy.
