Chinese integrated PV manufacturers Renesola and Jinko Solar have announced module supply deals of 81.5MW and 49MW respectively for projects in their domestic territory.
The New Development Bank (NDB), a China-led multilateral development bank formed by the BRICS nations, has sanctioned a US$250 million loan for a renewable energy scheme in India, according to a senior government figure.
Indian state-owned power equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been advised to step up its activities in solar energy by minister of heavy industries and public enterprises Anant Geete.
Domestic developers triumphed in Karnataka’s 500MW solar auction, maintaining the market’s fiercely competitive tariff levels with winning bids between INR4.78-4.8/kWh (US$0.072) for capacity in the Pavagada Solar Park in Tumkur District.
Canadian PV company SkyPower is searching for partners for its projects in India and will begin constructing them in Fall 2016 and has denied a report suggesting it could exit the country, according to Reuters.
Indian developer Mytrah energy has received a direct loan facility of up to US$175 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help fund the development of solar and wind projects in Mytrah’s pipeline.
The Indian state of Gujarat has introduced a subsidy for residential grid-connected rooftop solar systems on top of any benefits provided by India’s Central government.
Former integrated PV manufacturer LDK Solar has entered liquidation proceedings in the Cayman Islands, while its mainland China assets undergo restructuring.
India could file trade cases against the US over violation of World Trade Organisation (WTO) norms related to the protection of solar panel producers in various US states, says energy minister.
PV Tech’s preliminary analysis of global PV manufacturing capacity expansion announcements for March, 2016 has revealed over 7.3GW of planned future expansions of solar cell and module production.
