Analysis: India’s record-low solar tariff product of unique circumstances, says Mercom
Price of INR 3.30/kWh recorded at Rewa Solar Park auction in Madhya Pradesh among lowest in the world, and marks continuation of downward trend. Many factors played a role in bringing down the price in this particular auction, says Mercom Capital Group.
Sonnedix to deploy 170 MW of solar PV in Japan
The independent power producer has signed a development partnership with GSSG Solar to build a 170 MW solar portfolio in Japan through its Japanese operator, Nippon Solar Services.
Daqo New Energy cranks new 18,000 MT polysilicon facility into gear
The company’s Phase 3A facility in China’s Xinjiang is now up and running, and should reach full production capacity of 18,000 metric tons of polysilicon the first quarter of the year.
India’s Madhya Pradesh auctions nation’s lowest-priced solar
Today’s reverse auction for capacity at the 750 MW Rewa solar farm in the Indian state attracts record-low bid of just INR 3.59/kWh ($0.053/kWh).
Polysilicon import surge suggests Chinese H1 solar boom, says Bernreuter Research
Sharp uptick in polysilicon imports into China between October and November last year point to repeat of 2016’s first-half solar surge, suggests analysis by Bernreuter Research.
M10 Industries Kubus tabber stringer passes Emmvee Solar stress tests
The first two high performance tabber stringers made by the Freiburg based equipment manufacturer have successfully passed a 72 hour site acceptance test at Emmvee Solar’s production facility in Bangalore, India.
First Solar teams with Prime Road Group to complete 18 MW of solar in Thailand
The U.S.-headquartered producer of thin film modules collaborated with Thai renewable energy developer Prime Road Group to supply its modules to four separate solar farms in Thailand.
Canadian Solar sells three PV power plants to Fengate for US$ 195 million
The solar farms, located in Sault Ste., have a combined capacity of 59.8 MW. Canadian Solar will continue to operate the PV plants on behalf of Fengate.
China’s 200% DG solar growth rooted in agriculture sector, finds AECEA
Detailed examination of the National Energy Administration’s official solar PV statistics for China reveals a 200% year-on-year growth in distributed solar. Sector grew by 4.23 GW in 2016.
India’s installed renewable energy capacity surpasses 50 GW
Data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy analyzed by Mercom Capital Group shows India’s renewable energy installations have crossed 50 GW, setting the country on course to meet its 2022 goal.
