Ireland: interest grows in large-scale solar
Irish power utility EBS and wind specialist Bord na Móna are planning a giant solar project across three counties in the middle of Ireland. Meanwhile, large-scale PV projects with a combined capacity of 1.47 GW were submitted to the local grid operator for approval.
Italy installed 84 MW of PV in first quarter 2017
The southern European country added new PV systems totaling 32.6 MW in March. Meanwhile, solar covered around 8.8% of Italy’s electricity demand last month, and 5.8% in the first three months of this year.
Mexico: government of Jalisco commissions 8 MW merchant solar plant
The PV plant is one of the country’s first merchant solar projects after the energy reform was introduced. The project’s required investment was $14 million.
Brazil assesses potential of hybrid solar-wind power plants
The assessment was conducted by Brazil’s energy agency Empresa de Pesquisa Energética (EPE). These projects are expected to be particularly suitable to regions with a low degree of grid integration.
Kyocera supplies modules for 92 MW PV plant in Japan
A joint venture of four Japanese firms invest $315 million for a solar project in the south of the country. The solar park is scheduled to start operation in January 2020, producing 99 MWh annually.
IFC reportedly invests $60 million into Jinko Malaysia
The Chinese PV manufacturing giant’s Malaysian arm has reportedly received a $60 million financing package from the IFC.
Indonesia: new policy scheme and PV projects
Indonesia recently brought in a new renewable energy law that changes the remuneration tariffs for renewable energy projects, including solar PV systems. Furthermore, the country’s state-owned utility recently signed agreements for new photovoltaic capacity.
Mercom Capital: $3.2 billion total corporate funding for solar raised in Q1
Information published by industry analysts Mercom Capital Group shows that a total of $3.2 billion was raised from 60 deals in the first quarter of 2016. This represents a major increase from the previous quarter, when $1.6 billion was raised in 45 deals.
China extends antidumping and anti-subsidy duties on polysilicon imported from EU
Mocfom’s decision to extend antidumping and anti-subsidy duties on polysilicon imported from the EU is likely a reaction to the 18-month extension of the EU duties on Chinese solar modules. German polysilicon maker Wacker Chemie had previously agreed a minimum import price with China.
UK adds 111 MW of solar in Q1 2017
Great Britain installed 111 MW of new PV systems in the first three months of this year, according to provisional BEIS statistics. The country’s cumulative capacity now surpasses 11.85 GW.
