Roll-out of about 30,000 PV systems is possible if private players step in to help, says Energy minister of country with almost non-existent solar sector despite 55GW potential.
LA mayor hails PPA signing for 400MW / 1,200MWh project offering fixed rates below two US dollar cents per kWh, but some have wondered how the scheme will make money.
Acciona, Canadian Solar, Enel and Trina Solar among 27 firms competing for contracts under clean energy tender, scheduled in October after months of delay.
Dutch rooftop solar mounting provider claims purchase of US specialists IronRidge and Quick Mount PV gives it dominant share of country's residential mounting market.
Less red tape could bring about revival of cost-competitive PV without government incentives, Italia Solare event hears days ahead of launch of new subsidy programme.
Mounting systems specialist STI Norland said it had surpassed 3GW of cumulative installations with 1.2GW of contracted mounting systems orders expected in 2019.
