Pöyry wins contract for 29 MW Malaysian PV project
International consulting and engineering company, Pöyry Plc. has been awarded a contract for a 29 MW solar PV project in Malaysia, by Leader Solar Energy Sdn Bhd.
Scientists study impact of RE, energy trade on power grid frequency fluctuations
Research by scientists at the Queen Mary University of London, the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Gottingen, alongside German and Japanese researchers, has sought to analyze the impact of renewables and trading on power grid frequency fluctuations.
Risen Energy to start production at new 5 GW solar factory in China
Risen Energy Co. Ltd is gearing up to begin production at a new, 5 GW solar PV cell and module manufacturing facility in China. A spokesperson for the company tells pv magazine manufacturing will begin this January 17.
Azure Power wins 200 MW in SECI auction
Azure power has won a 200 MW solar PV project to be developed at the Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan, in an auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
China the global leader in 2017 clean energy investment, at over $44 bn
China was the global leader in 2017 clean energy investment, says a new report. On the solar front, the country accounts for 60% of all cell production; and will continue to lead installation developments for at least the next five years. New 2020 targets are expected to be set. In the battery arena, Chinese companies are also set to dominate.
India rejects U.S. solar claim at WTO
India hit back on Monday at Washington’s latest legal assault on its solar power policies at the World Trade Organization, rejecting a US legal claim and exploring possible new protection of India’s own solar industry.
30 MW solar PV plant approved for south Afghanistan
The High Economic Council (HEC) of Afghanistan has approved the construction of a 30 MW solar PV power plant in south Afghanistan.
Solar corporate funding rebounds in 2017 (w/ charts)
Venture capital, debt, securitization and project finance were all winners in 2017, as were solar stocks. However Mercom Capital warns that the pending Section 201 ruling could cause significant damage to the sector in 2018.
India’s AISIA opposes safeguard duty on imported solar panels and cells
The All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) says the proposed safeguard duty will be counterproductive for the solar industry, and has called for differential anti-dumping duties for specific countries to be imposed, including China.
Longi to invest $300 million in 5 GW module plant in China
Longi Green Energy Technology has revealed plans to invest CNY 1.95 billion ($299.5 million) in the construction of a 5 GW solar module assembly plant in eastern China.
