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It was not a pretty year for solar finance, but some sectors remained unscathed.

Meteorological data are necessary to measure the performance of a solar plant, to ensure its yield and to effectively plan its maintenance. Gwen Bender, Vaisalas Product Manager for Solar Assessment Services discusses the importance of up to date, accurate weather monitoring, as opposed to relying on data from public sources.

2017 begins with yet more positive price reduction momentum, while Spain reveals details of its renewables auction and Comtec Solar and Longi agree to asset purchase.

As the global solar market nears the end of its tenth consecutive year of growth, the EU-China trade spat looks set to continue, Indian ambitions soar once more, and mono-efficiency reaches new heights.

Latest Climatescope report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance finds that the 58 emerging market economies built 70 GW of clean power in 2015, compared to 59 GW among the 35 wealthiest OECD nations.

Analyst’s quarterly data shows 2016 will deliver 34% year-on-year growth rate as Chinese demand fuels another strong 12 months for the industry, with annual installed capacity to reach 77 GW.

Spain extends an olive branch to solar PV, Germany tenders more low prices, Canadian Solar opens its 400 MW Brazil fab and the Donald Trump witch hunt continues.

With silver use per cell falling as demand grows, two different consultancies have given different accounts of future demand for silver in PV applications.

The Austrian firm launches its 4kWh-equivalent standalone solar system at the exhibition.