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Markets & Policy
Renewables 2.0: Preparing for the new complexity of renewable energy in a post-subsidy world As the deployment of renewable energy continues to expand around the world, driven by various inputs, such as capital allocation and investment, falling capital costs, competitive LCOE and various policy mechanisms, we are now moving towards a new era for renewable energy. ‘Renewables 2.0’ will have significant, wide-ranging consequences for all market players, as regulators reduce their support and power producers seek new revenue models. In this article, Duncan Ritchie, partner at Apricum – The Cleantech Advisory, will look at the key market developments for renewables, explode the myth of grid parity, highlight the need for flexibility and explain the importance of new financing solutions that are capable of meeting the new complexities brought about by ‘Renewables 2.0’.
Duncan Ritchie, partner, Apricum – The Cleantech Advisory
Sep 25, 2018
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Memo to the EU: ‘India is the largest clean energy market in the world that will operate on market-friendly principles’ The second day of REI in Greater Noida continues to attract large numbers of delegates, with the exhibition halls crowded, and conferences well attended. During an EU-Indian session this morning, India’s CEEW boldly stated that India is the largest clean energy market in the world, which will operate on market-friendly principles. Overall, CEO, Arunabha Ghosh outlined four basic vows needed for the Indian renewables market to grow; and said decarbonzation of the industrial sector should be the next big focus for renewables.
Becky Beetz
Sep 19, 2018
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Markets & Policy
REI 2018 opens its doors with a bang The 12th Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo opened its doors today; the booming music and bright sunshine mirroring India’s ambitious goals to become the biggest RE market in the world. In the opening conference, the government’s commitment to renewables was underlined, while BNEF said the country will have one of the highest penetrations of solar and wind, globally, by 2050. Companies are also starting to look to India for manufacturing opportunities, although the landscape is still filled with uncertainty.
Becky Beetz
Sep 18, 2018
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Applications & Installations
Phelan closes financing for 50 MW Bhadla solar park South Africa’s Phelan Energy Group has reached financial close on its 50 MW solar PV project, located in Rajasthan. It is set to be online by October.
Becky Beetz
Sep 17, 2018
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Markets & Policy
Interview: GoodWe talks IPOs, policy changes and tripling production capacity In an interview with pv magazine, vice president of GoodWe, Ron Shen, talks about the company’s plans for Germany, Spain, Africa and India, in addition to its goal to triple production capacity to 15 GW in China. He also discusses the effect of China’s 31/5 policy change, and plans for an initial public offering (IPO).
Becky Beetz
Sep 17, 2018
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Technology & Products
Deger Energie, Kavitsu announce new PV tracker manufacturing fab in Maharashtra Germany’s Deger Energie and India-based Kavitsu Robotronix will open a new solar PV tracker manufacturing facility in India. The first products are set to come off the production line in January 2019.
Becky Beetz
Sep 05, 2018
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Applications & Installations
Cumulative grid connected solar capacity reaches 22 GW According to the latest figures from the MNRE, cumulative grid-connected ground-mounted solar PV capacity has reached 22 GW in India, with 1.3 GW connected between this April to July. Module prices, meanwhile, are said to have come down “considerably”.
Becky Beetz
Aug 17, 2018
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Applications & Installations
SECI announces 160 MW tender for hybrid storage project The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has announced a tender for a 160 MW wind, solar and storage plant to be located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Becky Beetz
Aug 15, 2018
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Applications & Installations
PV demand, changing auctions and price declines – GTM lays out its latest predictions An uptick in global PV demand will occur in 2020, with China’s 30.5 policy directly affecting 2018’s results by around 18%, says GTM Research. Rapidly falling module prices will benefit predominantly Asian markets, where modules comprise the lion’s share of capex, although regions like Europe will see increased installations. Laying out 10 PV predictions, it anticipates, among others, intensified competition, lower bid prices, more technology neutral auctions and an increasing amount of subsidy free solar.
Becky Beetz
Aug 09, 2018