Demand begins to exceed supply for multicrystalline silicon PV
An analysis by EnergyTrend confirms other reports which indicate rising prices and pending shortages in some products and parts of the solar PV value chain.
New York State quietly lifts the cap on net metering
Without publicity, New York regulators have suspended the existing cap on the state’s net metering program, until such time as a new valuation is concluded under the REV process.
New York State quietly lifts the cap on net metering
Without publicity, New York regulators have suspended the existing cap on the state’s net metering program, until such time as a new valuation is concluded under the REV process.
Large-scale PV projects show strong performance in early review
A report by Fitch Ratings finds that recently completed large utility-scale solar projects tend to generate more electricity than expected, with low variability in output and high availability.
Off Grid Electric raises US$25 million to provide solar power to homes in Africa
OGE’s C round is the largest venture capital funding round for distributed energy in Africa to date. The company is currently deploying 10,000 home solar systems per month in Tanzania using a leasing model.
Arizona halts hearing into new solar fees, opens value of solar docket
Regulators in Arizona have ended an inquiry into new fees on solar customers and opened a new docket on the value of solar, following solar industry allegations of improper influence by APS on commissioners.
GTM Research finds opportunities for PV manufacturing in the United States and India
The company’s latest report finds that China and Southeast Asia are still the most attractive locations, but that the geography of manufacturing is diversifying, as is demand.
Funding for battery and energy storage providers dips in Q3
Mercom Capital found that both VC and debt/public markets funding levels in the battery and energy storage field have fallen during 2015, despite a continued strong outlook in the energy storage market.
2.1 GW-AC of solar PV under construction in Chile
Chile’s CIFES also reports that 741 MW-AC of solar PV is now on line, which grew by 144 MW in September.
SolarCity to hire 500 new employees
GTM Research says that SolarCity’s surge in hiring is part of a rush by solar installers to prepare for the boom before the ITC drop-down in 2017.
