India: Retroactive solar cut rejected
A retroactive cut to the rate paid to solar power generators has been rejected, in Indias leading solar state Gujarat.
EU-China deal continues to irk industry
Details of the EU-China trade settlement are slowly emerging, but much of the industry remains critical of the lack of transparency and clear answers. China’s leading firms look likely to come out on top.
REC sees boost in Japan but US business in danger due to trade dispute
While Japan is becoming increasingly important for REC’s solar panel division, the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China is endangering the group’s polysilicon business in Washington.
US government to hold auction for solar projects in Colorado
The U.S. government’s Bureau of Land Management is launching its first Solar Energy Zone auction this fall — part of the Obama administration’s push to increase renewable energy development on federal lands.
Delhi to introduce net metering
Solar supporters are applauding the decision of the Delhi government to introduce a net metering system that will reward solar producers on a monthly basis.
Two solar farms to go up in Australian Capital Territory
Following a government auction, two utility-scale solar plants are set to be built in the territory, providing a combined capacity of 23 MW.
Solar PV power output in Italy hits unprecedented high
Solar PV scored an unprecedented amount of electricity output, increasing its contribution to Italy’s energy mix to 7.3% of the total electricity demand in the first seven months of the year.
Positive signals from Trina, Yingli and Jinko Solar
Analysts from IHS see the second quarter of 2013 as a turning point. Leading Chinese PV manufacturers have posted very positive quarterly figures and markedly improved prospects. The recovery is not expected to be short lived.
Canadian Solar announces $50 million stock offering
Vertically integrated solar manufacturer Canadian Solar company plans to raise up to US$50 million through share sale.
Orkney hosts UK's first 2 MW energy storage trial
The Scottish islands are to host a 2 MW lithium-ion battery storage trial after a lengthy previous test in Nagasaki, Japan.
