UK: Pay-as-you-go PV secures finance
A Cambridge-based developer of a pay-as-you-go photovoltaic system for sub-Saharan Africa has secured a £1 million (US$1.6 million) “working capital loan” to roll out its systems to 30,000 off-grid households.
US requests WTO consultation over Indian solar DCR
The U.S. has requested World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement consultations with the Indian Government regarding Indias solar photovoltaic domestic content requirements (DCR). Industry association SEIA has come out in support of the move.
Solar glass anti-dumping compliant filed in Europe
EU ProSun Glass, led by GMB Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg GmbH, has filed an anti-dumping complaint with the European Commission against Chinese solar glass manufacturers exporting product to Europe.
Updated PV GRID platform provides comparisons for European PV installations
The PV GRID platform launched its national updates on 16 European countries’ frameworks for installing photovoltaic systems, providing a wealth of information on photovoltaic installations progress and barriers in Europe.
Sungevity closes $125 million in funding
U.S. solar lease provider and online photovoltaic system retailer Sungevity has secured up to US$125 million, to continue to roll out its products. The funding comes in the form of $40 million equity funding and $85 million in project funding.
WTO confirms Ontarios FITs breach rules
In a panel report issued yesterday, December 19, the World Trade Organization (WTO) confirms that Ontarios renewable energy FIT, which includes a domestic content requirement, breaches WTO rules.
Japan: Wirsol and Greenpower Capital form joint venture
Wirsol and Greenpower Capital have formed a joint venture to provide project finance, EPC and O&M to the Japanese solar market. The services are tailor-made to fit photovoltaic projects 10 MW and above.
Updated: India officially initiates anti-dumping investigations
Indias Ministry of Commerce has officially launched anti-dumping investigations into imported solar cells from China, Taiwan, Malaysia and the U.S. The investigations will decide if retroactive duties should be imposed.
UK: Green Investment Bank officially open
The new Green Investment Bank has been officially opened. The institution has been funded with £3 billion (3.7 billion) government funds.
South Africa: SunEdison closes funding on 58 MW
SunEdison has announced today that it has closed US$314 million in financing for two utility scale photovoltaic power plants in South Africa. Plans to develop the 30 MW Witkop Solar Park and the 28 MW Soutpan Solar Park can now go ahead.
