United PV’s generation jumps 25.6% in Q4
The aggregate volume of electricity generated by the Hong Kong-listed group’s solar plants reached 342.8 GWh in the final three months of 2016, up from 254.9 GWh a year earlier.
Comtec Solar forecasts 2016 loss, signs development deal
The Shanghai-based integrated solar specialist said it expects to record a “substantial” net loss for the year to the end of December.
Suntech announces 20% efficiency for mass-production multi-PERC cell
Chinese module manufacturer Suntech announced that it has increased the efficiency for its mass production multicrystalline PERC cells to 20%, transferring its recent laboratory success to the production line.
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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.
Solarzoom launches new trading platform for distributed PV in China
Trading platform for solar projects launched to connect potential investors with distributed solar PV assets across China.
ACC, SUMEC to build 100 MW of rooftop solar in China
The two China-based companies have signed a cooperation agreement to bring 100 MW of solar to rooftops across the Chinese mainland.
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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.
China dismayed by EU proposals to extend solar trade duties
Chief of Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau at China’s Ministry of Commerce states that the proposed extension of the duties harms long-term interests in both China and the EU.
Emerging markets deployed more GW of renewables than developed nations in 2015, finds BNEF
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.
Global solar market on course for 10th consecutive year of growth, says IHS Markit
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.
