China and the United States announce climate and energy deal
The collaboration includes domestic announcements for China, including grid priority for “low-carbon” electricity and the launch of a national emissions trading system.
North Carolina reaches over 1 GW of installed solar
North Carolina is the fourth U.S. state to reach this mark, following California, Arizona and New Jersey. However, the sunset of a key tax incentive threatens the market’s future.
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India goes all-out for clean energy, the U.K. receives further scorn for its regressive solar stance, and Spain serves up a timely reminder of its prowess, despite recent cuts.
Hillary Clinton calls for integrated North American approach to clean energy
Hillary Clinton has released more of her vision on energy and climate issues, but with few concrete details on renewable energy and grids.
REC Silicon may be forced to shutter Washington operations due to trade war
The company says that despite “significant progress” towards a resolution of the solar panel trade dispute between the U.S. and China, without a solution also for polysilicon, “there will be no resolution of the trade war.”
Mercom Capital maintains its 2015 global solar forecast of 57.4 GW
Mercom Capital says that despite macroeconomic concerns in China, it expects a strong finish to 2015, with demand also remaining robust in Japan and the United States.
Utility-scale battery storage to reach 12 GW, $8.44 billion by 2024
Utility-scale grid connected battery storage is set to reach up to 12 GW by 2024, while annual revenues will grow to around US$8.44 billion. The U.S. will be a leader, followed by China, Japan and Germany. Despite an overall positive outlook, there are significant market challenges to overcome. These are the findings of a new report by Frost & Sullivan.
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Events at the Solar Power International exhibition in California complement a busy week for the U.S. solar industry, while Dubai’s grand plans and Trinas new business strategy also turns PV heads.
India: ABB secures $18 million in solar-related orders
The Swiss engineering giant’s biggest project is Adani Group’s 648 MW PV plant in the southeastern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Earlier this year ABB became the first company in the country to deliver solar inverters with a cumulative capacity of 2 GW.
Clouds on the horizon as Solar Power International opens in Southern California
The largest solar trade show in the United States began with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, but also warnings of the pending crash if the ITC is not extended.
