Solare Datensysteme launches new unit in China
The German solar monitoring group hopes to tap into China’s fast-growing PV market.
European solar sector calls for end of trade measures on Chinese products
The European Commission’s trade measures have been ruinous for European manufacturers, led to the loss of thousands of jobs and stymied growth in the sector, members of SolarPower Europe argue in a letter to Brussels.
US to remain leading tracker market through 2021
In its latest Global PV Tracker report, GTM Research says China and India will experience the most significant growth in the coming years.
Germany launches first cross-border PV auction with Denmark
Germany’s Federal Network Agency, which oversees the country’s solar auctions and renewable energy incentive regulation, announced on Wednesday the first mutually opened auction for ground-mounted PV installations with Denmark.
4 GW module shipment landmark passed by Solar Frontier
Japanese module manufacturer Solar Frontier has completed over 4 GW of module shipments to its customers, which are situated in 60 countries across the world, as it continues to develop its technology and expand its capacity.
German renewables surcharge to rise 8% next year
The country’s transmission system operators are set to publish the newly calculated green power levy on Friday.
The levy currently accounts for approximately 22% of a customer’s total bill. For a three-person household with a consumption of 3,500 kilowatt hours a year, the tax will increase by 18 euros to 240 euros a year following the hike.
World's largest mining company exploring solar plus storage potential
Anglo-Australian mining company BHP Billiton has decided to review its portfolio in the face of the Paris climate accord and falling renewable technology costs, including the testing of solar and storage units at its mining site in Australia.
Nuclear fallout: Vattenfall sues Germany
Swedish energy group Vattenfall is suing the German government for 4.7 billion euros in compensation in connection with the country’s phase-out of nuclear energy.
SoLayTec finds buyers for ALD systems
The Durch firm has booked 22 ALD system orders since its inception in 2010.
Jinko agrees to sell downstream business in China
A couple of interesting announcements came out of Chinese solar company JinkoSolar today, as first it revealed a 300 MW module supply deal with PV developer Senyuan Electric, then it announced that it has agreed to sell the Jinko Power downstream business in China for USD 250 million in cash.
