GTM Research: Solar PV O&M market to reach 237 GW by 2018
A new report on the PV operations and maintenance market predicts a tripling in market size by 2018, with China and the United States driving growth.
Deutsche Bank: Momentum continues in US solar market
The bank’s latest research note from the Solar Power International trade show predicts continuing U.S. market growth through 2015, as well as a potential deal on tariffs against Chinese solar products.
US Energy Secretary Moniz announces $53 million in funding for solar R&D at SPI
At the Solar Power International trade show the head of the Department of Energy announced new investments in projects to drive down the cost of electricity from solar, as well as a new round of loan guarantees to be launched in 2015.
SEIA calls for renewed effort to pass solar tax credit at Solar Power International
The U.S. solar trade organization has called for a renewed effort to pass the ITC, the coming end of which looms over the industry at the end of 2016. However, it will be an uphill battle at best.
Enphase unveils multi-faceted solar energy management and storage system
The company has launched an integrated energy management system and an AC storage solution at the Solar Power International trade show. These products will be available for residential and commercial PV systems in the second half of 2015.
SolarCity to offer up to US$200 million in bonds
The third-party solar company is the first in the residential space to issue a corporate bond offering. The bonds will offer interest rates up to 4%, and SolarCity has launched a new online investment site.
Shipments of Chinese, Taiwanese PV surged before trade rulings
NPD Solarbuzz says that developers rushed to import Chinese and Taiwanese PV products into the United States in advance of preliminary tariffs, causing these products to take a dominant share of the market for the preceding four quarters.
Polysilicon capacity expansions to pick up speed in 2015
GTM Research’s latest report predicts that 130,000 metric tons of annual polysilicon capacity will come online in 2015 and 2016, which could create an oversupply situation again in 2016.
Southern California Edison launches solicitation for mid-sized behind-the-meter solar PV
The utility’s RFO is the fourth in its Solar Photovoltaic Program, which is open to projects between 500 kW and 10 MW. Projects will connect through the SCE distribution grid.
Ontario reduces feed-in tariffs 1-5% for solar PV
NPD Solarbuzz predicts limited impacts on the PV market in the Canadian province of Ontario, which is hovering around 200 MW annually.
