PV industry continues to take increased share of current generation despite power demand falling across the globe due to COVID-19, Simon Brown of global consultancy RINA tells PV Tech.
The PV inverter rooftop solar market in India was dominated by three China-based manufacturers last year, led by Growatt, according to JMK Research & Analytics.
Group rolls out COVID-19 precautions as it starts building 126MW trio in Ciudad Real and expects to break ground on 264MW PV project in Extremadura in ‘coming weeks’.
A new peak solar generation record has been set in the UK, with the industry citing the pivotal role of a collapse in air pollution levels following the roll-out of lockdown measures.
Renewables generators have been reminded that power produced during extended periods of negative pricing cannot receive subsidy payments under European regulations.
Government asks states to set aside land for new factories in busy week for Indian renewables, featuring the results of 2GW solar auction and the granting of new deadline extensions.
Updated: High-performance PV manufacturer SunPower has idled all of its manufacturing plants located in the US, Mexico, France, Malaysia and the Philippines to restrict the financial and operational impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Solar and storage among key drivers of a transformation IRENA believes could unlock US$98trn GDP boost, tapping into green principles to turn the page from this year’s economic shock.
New deal will see green energy body IRENA assist with large-scale roll-out of solar and others, a plan for continent to tap into its vast renewable resources to power its response to COVID-19.
