Analysis: Bluestar Elkem's REC Solar Group play
Monday’s news that China’s Bluestar Elkem looks set to purchase Norway’s REC Solar ASA came as somewhat of a surprise to the PV industry, but the moves makes sense. Analysts say that it allows REC Solar ASA the capital to grow and the China National Chemical Corporation, through Bluestar, a chance to investigate PV.
US installs only 31 MW of utility-scale solar in October
The latest figures from the U.S. government show a particularly slow month for solar PV in October, as part of lagging utility-scale PV market in 2014.
Indian solar market to more than double to 1.8 GW in 2015
Mercom Capital’s strong 2015 outlook follows on a dismal 2014, with only 800 MW forecast by year’s end. This optimistic forecast is influenced by a variety of factors, including moves by the Modi administration.
US Ex-Im Bank signs $1 billion agreement to support clean energy exports to India
Ex-Im Bank Chairman Hochberg Signs $1 Billion Memorandum of Understanding to Support U.S. Clean Energy Exports to India
Announces the MOU at the India-US Technology Summit in Noida
Inside Meyer Burger's new HJT pilot line
Interview: On Monday the Meyer Burger Group and the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM) inaugurated their Swiss-Inno pilot line for heterojunction technology (HJT) in Neuchatel, Switzerland. Christophe Ballif, head of the CSEM’s PV-center, will lead research efforts on the line, representing the culmination of a decade’s research into the technology in the Swiss town. Ballif spoke to pv magazine about the project.
Ingeteam commissions second large-scale PV plant in Argentina
The installation marks the start of the Spanish company’s activities in Argentina’s PV sector. The province of San Luis has plans to install 3 GW of PV power through 2030 and Ingeteam is aiming to increase its supply of equipment in the region in the coming years.
Indian rooftop market to contribute 'significantly' to expected record growth
In its new India Solar Rooftop Map, consultancy group Bridge to India forecasts 1.5 GW of rooftop solar in the country by 2018. More than 285 MW of rooftop projects have been commissioned so far, with Tamil Nadu the leading state with over 50 MW.
Philae's battery is running down fast
Bumpy landing has left comet lander on its side in shadow. Battery life could be exhausted by Friday night.
Attacks on state net metering policies fall short
The latest edition of IREC and VoteSolar’s Freeing the Grid finds no significant rollbacks to state net metering policies over the last twelve months, despite multiple attempts by utilities.
Canary Islands: Oil or PV?
Despite escalating local opposition, oil giant Repsol is planning to commence deepwater drilling off Spain’s Canary Islands in search of petroleum. The sun-drenched Canary and Balearics Islands are Spain’s lost solar PV case.
