Emiliano Bellini
Interview: Solar DG will keep growing in Spain, but clear rules are needed
In an interview with pv magazine, the general manager of Madrid-based solar association UNEF, José Donoso discusses the recent trajectory of solar distributed generation in Spain, while pointing out the necessary actions needed to enable further growth.
Longi claims 23.6% efficiency for its PERC monocrystalline cells
Just one month after announcing a PERC module efficiency of 20.41%, the Chinese solar manufacturer announced it has now achieved a 23.6% efficiency for its PERC monocrystalline cells, thus beating its own previous records.
Brazil: Ceiling price for solar in upcoming auction set at $96/MWh
For the A-4 April auction, the Brazilian regulator ANEEL has already pre-qualified solar projects with a combined capacity of 20 GW. The maximum price for wind projects has been set at around $79/MWh.
Municipal bonds may help India achieve its 40 GW rooftop solar target
Although the development of rooftop solar is not progressing in India as planned by the government, a group of international experts is suggesting using municipal financing to raise debt availability, and reduce PV system costs.
Sweden to remove building permit for rooftop PV
The Swedish government is proposing to simplify the building system regulatory framework, in order to enable more residential and commercial solar to come online.
Lithuania’s Modus Energy plans 56 MW of solar projects in Poland
The Lithuanian renewable energy company will initially install 12 power plants at a cost of around €11 million.
Scatec Solar plans 800 MW solar park in Bangladesh
The large-scale solar plant is set to be built in Chandpur, in the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh.
Mexico’s Telmex enters solar business
The Mexican telecommunication giant, which is owned by Mexico’s richest man, Carlos Slim, has begun offering solar panels to its clients paying high energy bills.
Elkem plans IPO on Norway’s stock exchange to expand silicon business in China
Through the IPO, the Norwegian polysilicon maker and silicon product provider will raise the funds to acquire two Chinese manufacturing facilities from its parent company.
CEZ to sell Bulgarian solar, energy assets to Inercom
The transaction includes the sale of a solar park located in western Bulgaria.
