Report: Energy storage market expected to rise to $50 billion in 2020
The automotive market is displacing consumer electronics as the biggest user of energy storage, which will lead to further scale and cost reductions, according to Lux Research.
Spain’s new law shakes PV landscape
Spain’s cabinet recently approved a new renewable energy law which aims to implement previous PV guidelines. PV advocates say the law creates payment confusion, scares investors and punishes existing installations.
Big climate shoes to fill say solar supporters as UK reshuffles Cabinet
Former energy and climate change minister Greg Barker was a staunch solar ally, say leading commentators on U.K. renewable energy.
JinkoSolar Signs CNY 1 billion financing deal with China Minsheng Bank
Financial services will include merger and acquisition financing, supply chain financing, bridge loans, letters of guarantee, trade financing and project financing, particularly for distributed PV projects.
One size does not fit all for solar PV module reliability
GTM Research and PV Evolution Labs have released the results of new tests on PV module reliability performance, which paint a complex picture of reliability factors.
Welspun to start construction of 50 MW solar PV plant in Maharashtra, India
The deputy chief minister laid the foundation stones for the project, which is moving forward despite the overall slowness in the Indian market.
US solar duty violated trade rules, WTO finds
The World Trade Organization ruled on Monday that U.S. tariffs imposed on Chinese solar panels broke international trade rules.
Rent-a-roof policy on cards for Delhi, India
Officials in the Indian city are considering adopting the successful rent-a-roof solar scheme launched by current PM Narendra Modi in Gujarat in 2011.
China inverter growth tops 100% as domestic dominance grows
As China’s solar inverter market expanded to nearly $800 million in 2013, demand has been driven by domestic suppliers, according to IHS.
Evonik partners with GCL on silicon compound plants in China
The German chemical giant is looking to establish plants with capacities of more than 20,000 metric tons planned. For GCL-Poly, the collaboration will help diversify its silicon products and boost competitiveness.
