Indian solar PV manufacturing is beginning to make headway after a significant module capacity increase in the last year. PV Tech caught up with Ivan Saha, president and chief technical officer of India-based manufacturer Vikram Solar for an industry update.
A forecasted fall in solar PV module prices due to an emergent oversupply in China will aid the Indian solar sector in time for its largest capacity additions set for Q1 2017, according to the latest update from consultancy firm Bridge to India.
JinkoSolar US, a subsidiary of ‘Silicon Module Super League’ (SMSL) member JinkoSolar, has increased its credit limit with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, a division of Wells Fargo Bank, to US$60 million from US$40 million with a three year term.
Chile’s solar PV installations reached 1,267MW at the end of June this year, up 50MW from the previous month, according to the latest figures from Chilean renewable energy research institute (CIFES).
India's prowling monkeys are infamous for thieving cameras off unsuspecting tourists at the Hanuman temples of Hampi and the mountain city of Shimla, but they’ve now found a new target – the rooftop solar sector. Tom Kenning looks at some key challenges unique to the Indian PV industry.
The Brazilian government is considering the creation of a credit line for individuals with solar energy systems in the micro and mini generation segment, according to the minister of mines and energy Fernando Coelho Filho.
The latest Indian solar auction has seen wining tariffs return to extreme lows at INR 4.35/kWh (US$0.065) for 130MW of PV in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Solar tracker firm Array Technologies (ATI) will demonstrate a new design of its flagship solar tracking product at Intersolar North America, including a wind mitigation system.
Leading China-based solar module manufacturer Canadian Solar will debut its new 1500V System Voltage crystalline module portfolio at Intersolar North America today.
The Chilean Congress has passed a major law on electricity transmission, which will help the development of both renewable and non-renewable energy projects.
