New report finds net metering under attack across the United States
While utilities across the U.S. are seeking to impose higher fixed charges and dismantle net metering, they usually dont get all they ask for.
Japan backs solar+storage project in Egypt with $89m loan
Government-backed loan of 10 billion yen will support the development of a 20 MW solar plant with 30 MW storage facility close to Egyptian city of Hurghada.
India: SkyPower agrees 200 MW solar PPA with Telangana government
Canadian solar developer to add to its growing Indian solar portfolio with development of four large-scale PV projects in the state of Telangana.
Germany's solar+storage subsidy extended to 2018
The German battery storage subsidy, for households adding a battery system to their PV array, has received funding through to 2018. The scheme has been allocated around EUR 30 million by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy. The program commences March 1.
Jordan turns to solar to relieve stress of refugee crisis
With Syrian refugees now comprising one in seven people living in neighboring Jordan, the kingdom will ramp up its solar development plans to help meet surging demand for energy, the government confirms.
GCL hits 2.5 GW of module shipments
The world’s largest crystalline silicon wafer producer has entered into the ranks of the top-10 module producers. The move confirms just how rapid its transition into module manufacturing has been, putting further pressure on multicrystalline wafer supply to PV cell manufacturers.
JA Solar wins contract for 86 MW solar plant in South Africa
Chinese solar firm chosen as sole supplier for the 86 MW Orange Solar Project being developed under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program.
SunPower claims 22.8% module record
U.S. high efficiency cell and module manufacturer SunPower has claimed a module efficiency world record of 22.8%. In a result verified by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) SunPower claims its latest X-Series module is now the most efficient on the market.
Indian large-scale solar pipeline reaches 19.9 GW, says MNRE
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy adds six new projects to its approved solar parks, taking the total to 33 parks across 21 states, with an aggregate PV capacity of 19.9 GW.
Phoenix Solar to build 1500 volt, 65 MW solar PV plant in Nevada
The Luning Solar project is the latest U.S. project to incorporate 1500 volt architecture.
