5 questions for the Section 201 trade case
In this analytical piece, IHS Markit takes a look at the potential effects of the Section 201 case, both in the United States and globally.
Europe’s largest unsubsidized solar project to be constructed by WElink
A 221 MW solar project in Portugal is now under construction. When complete, it is set to be the largest unsubsidized solar PV project in Europe.
Berkeley scientists boost battery capacities
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have made progress with cathodes made from ‘disordered’ materials, a technology which could greatly increase the storage capacity of lithium batteries.
5 MW solar installation unveiled on railway stations in New Delhi
The total capacity of 5 MW Solar as part of railways 1,000 MW solar mission is commissioned on four central stations – Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar, New Delhi, and Old Delhi Railway Station.
REC Silicon sees 38% sales increase in Q3
Leading polysilicon producer REC Silicon posted revenue of $75.5 million in the third quarter – 23% above the previous quarter. REC saw a 38.2% increase in sales volume, despite polysilicon production for the quarter coming in slightly below guidance.
BBOXX finalizes $5 million finance deal
Up to 150,000 Rwandans will be given access to electricity by next generation utility BBOXX, after it successfully closed the deal on a $5 million facility with Deutsch Asset Management’s essential Capital Consortium.
Ecoprogetti installs 200 MW PV production line in the Philippines
The Italy-based PV equipment manufacturer is soon to finish commissioning of another South-East Asia project, a 20 MW line in Indonesia, by December 2017.
Interview: keys to durability, and why it counts
From cost-per-watt on day one to output over 25 – 30 years: The understanding of value in the PV sector has begun to shift. Dow Chemical’s Brian Habersberger spoke to pv magazine about the materials helping inform and drive the transition.
Enerray to develop 30 MW project in Cameroon
Italian solar company Enerray, through its local partnership EB Solaire, has announced plans to develop a 30 MW PV project at a site in Northern Cameroon.
Conventional Energy seeks Renewable Energy in India: Coal India launches 200 MW solar tender
Solar Energy Corporation India (SECI), on behalf of Coal India limited (CIL) has invited bids for two 100 MW solar power plants. The government authority will clarify the bidding requirement in a meeting to be held on November 13 in Kolkata.
