Texan PV developer to add 145 MW PV in 2014
OCI Solar Power announced today that it will add 145 MW of PV capacity in Texas this year. The developer has tapped local manufacturers for components.
Mercom Capital lowers 2014 guidance for India to 900 MW
Delays caused by anti-dumping discussions prompt Mercom to revise downward slightly its forecast for Indian solar PV in 2014.
Trina Solar acquires 90% stake in Yunnan Metallurgical New Energy
The Chinese solar company has signed a share purchase agreement for a 90% stake in the company, and will work on a 300 MW PV project in China’s southern Yunnan province.
TBEA Sunoasis reveals plus-1 GW Chinese PV plans
The Chinese PV manufacturer and integrator has signed a development framework deal with Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia authorities to develop more than 1 GW of PV projects.
European Council ups 2030 renewables target to 30%
The new target, an increase on the previous 27% goal, is welcomed by the solar industry, but draws criticism for failing to introduce binding commitments.
India rejects anti-dumping: Industry reaction
Despite disappointing some manufacturers, the decision by the Indian government not to introduce AD tariffs could prove positive for many local players.
Utah rejects net metering fee
Decision hailed as a victory for solar in the state as the so-called sun tax is rejected by the Utah Public Service Commission.
Teslas battery Gigafactory likely to result in over 50% oversupply
New research from Lux Research makes the prediction that the Tesla Motors/Panasonic 35 GW lithium-ion battery production will result in 50% overproduction. The scenario will likely occur, says Lux, as Tesla misses its target of selling 500,000 electric cars in 2020.
100 MW solar PV project underway in Pakistan
Powerway Renewable Energy reports that it will supply mounting systems and foundations for the project in Punjab. This is the nation’s first large-scale PV project to reach this level of development.
Crimean government threatens to nationalize Activ Solar's assets in Crimea
Leaders in the former Ukranian region of Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in March, are looking to nationalize projects owned by Activ Solar due to outstanding debt to Russian banks.
