India’s DISCOMs to manage nationwide rooftop PV deployment under new $3.6bn MNRE scheme
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will make available $3.6 billion to distribution companies in India to boost their deployment of rooftop solar PV projects under Phase-II of the National Solar Mission.
Ghana to launch rooftop solar program in 2018
Through the scheme, the Ghanaian government hopes to deploy around 200 MW of rooftop PV capacity.
France’s renewed solar confidence on display at EnerGaïa 2017
France’s PV sector demonstrates regained confidence in the future of solar PV in both domestic and foreign markets. This was the key takeaway from renewable energy event, EnerGaïa, which took place this week in Montpellier. Expectations are that the event is fast becoming France’s energy transition fair. pv magazine presents the four themes dominating 2017’s event.
IHS Markit: Global solar installations to pass 100 GW in 2018
Market analyst IHS Markit has issued its first forecast for 2018 installations. It expects the global market to surpass the 100 GW mark for the first time ever, hitting 108 GW.
US solar deployment hits lowest level in two years (w/ charts)
Slowing residential solar markets, higher prices for components and a push-back of project completions were the perfect storm in Q3, however the U.S. market managed to remain above 2 GW.
France raises annual capacity of solar tenders by 1 GW, confirms joint wind-solar auctions
The tenders’ capacity will be increased gradually starting from next March. The move is part of the French government’s strategy to accelerate the development of solar, and reach its 2023 targets.
South Africa: Calls for 1.5 GW of annual PV, 55,000 new jobs – comment
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has called on the country’s government for more PV support. Energy specialist, Chris Ahlfeldt comments on the five point PV plan, which envisages 1.5 GW of new installs annually, and the creation of 55,000 jobs. He also discusses the ongoing issue of the 27 unsigned PPAs, and the bottlenecks in the market.
Japan may surpass 2030 PV target of 64 GW within two years — RTS
Japan may reach its 2030 solar installation target of 64 GW about 10 years ahead of schedule, according to a new report by PV consulting firm, RTS Corp.
Sunseap, Linyang Energy MOU targets 500 MW of solar in Singapore
Singapore’s Sunseap Group and China-base Jiangsu Linyang Energy Co Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to install 500 MW of rooftop and floating solar PV in Singapore. Together with another five cooperation areas, they plan to invest a total of $500 million.
Brazil: Distributed solar generation reaches 150 MW
Overall, Brazil’s total distributed renewable energy generation has topped 200 MW.
