Separate utility rates for solar owners defeated in New Mexico
El Paso Electric Company would have been the first utility in the nation impose a separate rate structure for solar owners, were the proposal not thrown out by regulators.
Jordan to upgrade its network; accommodate more renewables
The European Investment Bank and Frances government have recently approved loans to Jordan for the construction of two new electricity transmission lines and the upgrade of older ones. The project aims to reinforce the grid in order to accommodate a larger number of renewable energy projects.
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Storage gets the thumbs-up in Germany, some of the largest solar firms in the U.S. launch their latest technology, and an IEA report on self-consumption and net metering sets tongues wagging.
Wacker Polysilicon reports small Q3 sales increase, reduced special income
Germany’s Wacker Polysilicon has reported an 8% Y/Y sales increase in Q3, bringing revenues to EUR271.4 million (US$300 million). Major decrease in margin from 71.4% to 33.8% was largely a result of decrease special payments, including retained prepayments and damages from solar customers.
Demand charge on PV system owners struck down in Wisconsin
A local judge has overturned a demand charge on PV system owners in the territory of utility We Energies, as the latest victory for solar advocates.
Scatec Solar announces 53 MW Honduran PV project
Scatec Solar has acquired a 53 MW solar PV project in Honduras. Construction work is to begin immediately on the plant, while commercial operation is scheduled for Q3 2016.
First Solar grid connects first part of 141 MW Chilean PV plant
Around half of First Solars 141 MW Chilean solar PV project have been connected to the countrys central grid. Full commercial operation is slated for January.
UK: Government reverses tax relief for community solar
Policy u-turn sees treasury minister David Gauke announce removal of EIS tax relief for community energy schemes from November 30.
Acciona to up solar investments, rules out yieldco
Spanish clean energy firm confirms it is planning to invest more in solar PV than wind next year, and has ruled out the option of forming a yieldco to absorb its various projects, reports Bloomberg.
SolarWorld sales grow 61% Q1-Q3
German-U.S. solar giant SolarWorld has continued to grow sales and revenues in 2015, posting shipments of 755 MW in the first nine months of 2015. The company has achieved pre-tax profit in the period of EUR15 million (US$16.5 million).
