Policy

Free-market success will require accepting merchant risks and even ‘reverse subsidy’ logic of paying for grid access, say developers, investors and utilities gathered at Munich event.

Indian ministry issues notice for old off-grid solar plants to be connected to the grid, after receiving requests from state nodal and implementing agencies.

Bids have ranged between 2.87-2.91 rupees per unit in a 250MW solar auction at a challenging location, known as the Dondaicha Solar Park in the state of Maharashtra.

Industry must work with governments and companies to fight bureaucracy and costs holding back renewable purchases, BayWa survey finds as Intersolar kicks off.

Energy minister also launches new SEDA website with NEM calculator and solar directories.

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec will back over 100 projects with an initial £150m debt injection, with a possibility for further funding.

BIPV has remained a niche market in Europe for more than 10 years. According to trade group SolarPower Europe, over 200 BIPV products are available in Europe and future growth could be pegged to further legislation in the EU, such as the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).

Ceiling price set at INR2.75/kWh and the L1 price for the auction ends at same level.

Industry to compete under price ceilings of €0.06926/kWh in July after its record-breaking dominance at tech-neutral tender in late April.

CEO's expect 58GW of solar additions over the next five years, while average PV tariffs bids still seen as aggressive.