India: Demonetization program could boost solar industry, says Mercom Capital
Although chaotic, the Indian government’s note recall is likely to benefit banks and distribution companies, potentially loosening lending criteria for solar projects and bringing down interest rates, Mercom Capital believes.
SMA to supply 616 MW of inverters to India’s Greenko Energies
The German inverter specialist to build on its sizable presence in the growing Indian solar market with supply of 616 MW of its 1000CP XT central inverter to Indian solar power developer Greenko Energies.
Poland to hold inaugural 100 MW solar auction later this month
The first auction, to be held on December 30, will be for a total capacity of 100 MW for small, sub-1 MW installations; a further 300 MW of PV capacity will be auctioned in 2017.
Q&A with Ingeteam Power Technology
Ingeteam Power Technology’s Carlos Lezana talks to pv magazine about the company’s new three-phase inverter, explaining how it can save installers costs, while optimizing power. The Spanish company is aiming to see its inverters spread across all PV markets, including large utility-scale installations.
SolarCity move shows Florida is open for business
In the wake of two pro-solar voter decisions this year, the country’s most well-known residential solar installer has swooped in to capitalize on the state’s suddenly pro-solar climate
Spanish Solar Forum 3: The solar sector debates auctions and other opportunities
The third Spanish Solar Forum organized by UNEF in Madrid brought together the Spanish solar industry, with an opening address by EU Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete.
Enerray, Desert Technologies put 23.1 MW-DC PV plant online in Jordan
The Falcon Ma’an is one of the largest PV plants to go online in the MENA region.
Meyer Burger sets out plans for capital increase and shareholders approve
Meyer Burger Technology’s Board of Directors has approved the final terms for the capital increase, which were announced earlier today, and will see the Swiss solar production equipment manufacturer seek to accumulate CHF 164.5 million (USD 162.64 million) by issuing new registered shares.
Good signs: The pv magazine weekly news digest
This week was filled with positive news for the global PV industry, including the signing of the world’s lowest-price PPA in Dubai
Azure breaks ground on 100 MW solar farm in India’s Andhra Pradesh
The India clean power developer commences construction of another large-scale solar installation in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Azure won the rights to develop the plant under an NTPC auction.
