E.ON today announced its net investments in renewable energy have surpassed EUR10 billion. The lions share has been directed into wind, while solar has received around EUR200 million. A spokesperson confirms the energy utility has a 1 GW solar pipeline in the U.S. and projects under the German tender scheme.
Elon Musk has confirmed Tesla will bring out a new version of its Powerwall home energy storage battery system this summer. While “step changes” can be expected, he declined to elaborate on the new product.
On the back of a successful 2015, which saw revenues and shipments exceeding forecasts by 33%, SolarWorld says it expects to see another increase of more than 20% in both areas in 2016. Although a positive 2015 EBIT was not achieved, as anticipated, it hopes for double digit gains this year.
Hareon Solar has entered into a tripartite agreement with United PV and a Hong Kong investment fund, under which United PVs around US$90 million claim against Hareon will be transferred to the new investor. The deal, if it goes ahead, could secure Hareons survival, and its continued listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
2015 saw declining solar PV activity in Germany once again, with under 1.5 GW installed throughout the year. In December, the Federal Network Agency registered just under 145 MW of new capacity. Meanwhile, four ground-mounted systems have been realized to date under the countrys PV tender.
The Indian Government has proposed a compromise to end the dispute with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over its domestic content requirement (DCR) for solar modules. A final ruling from the WTO was expected on Friday, however an official has confirmed to pv magazine this was postponed.
The PV manufacturer has seen a sharp increase in sales of its self-branded solar cells and modules. The company’s business in China accounted for 52% of its total revenue.
The joint First Solar/SunPower yieldco achieved $16.3 million in cash available for distribution, above its guidance, with 131 MW-AC of projects reaching commercial completion during the quarter.
The state-owned asset management company could help Yingli sell off assets.
The companies who brought the suit must also pay around 1.2 million in legal costs and administrative expenses to the Spanish state.
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