EU to review China solar minimum price agreement
Decision by European Commission to probe minimum import price on Chinese solar panels could force renewal of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties.
Lightsource announces introducer incentive for UK solar sites
The leading British solar developer to offer up to $60,000 per MW for introduced sites eligible for large-scale PV development.
Japan solar poised for cost-revenue parity, says JREF
The country’s solar sector is set to become profitable this quarter, says Japan Renewable Energy Foundation, ahead of July’s FIT cuts.
Storage insiders tepid on Tesla's new battery system
Tesla presented its new battery power-storage system last week in California. The sensational low price of the system does not yet have the competition shaking in their boots; not officially, at least. On the contrary, whether the device can deliver on all that it promises is questionable.
Solar becoming 'least-cost option' for US utilities
Solar energy is fast becoming a ‘least-cost’ option for U.S. utilities. Declining technology costs, policy support and retail rate levels are cited as contributing factors. Issues, including rate restructuring and grid integration, need to be addressed; meanwhile, community solar programs are garnering strong interest.
Construction begins on 97 MW Chilean PV plant
Construction on Enel Green Power’s (EGPs) 97 MW Chilean PV power plant is underway. It is scheduled for completion in 2016.
Tesla 'R' Us: more solar firms partner with the Powerwall
Tesla’s breakthrough battery storage offering proves irresistible to leading solar companies keen on bundling the tech with their own service and products.
Advanced Energy enjoys Q1 profit of $21.3 million
Sales revenue held steady at $141.1 million for the first quarter, although inverter sector performed poorly, impacted by seasonality and pricing pressures.
SolarCity secures $500m aggregation loan for distributed solar
The credit facility agreed with BofA Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank thought to be largest of its kind for distributed solar projects.
100 MW PV plant grid connected in Pakistan
The first 100 MWp phase of a 1 GWp solar PV park has been grid connected today in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
