Global solar market to grow 30% and reach close to 100 GW this year, says Bernreuter Research
The German-based analyst and polysilicon specialist believes that newly installed solar PV capacity will hit 95 GW in 2017 and could hit 100 GW. Polysilicon spot prices set to fall by end of year.
Solar fastest growing energy source in 2016, finds latest IEA report
The International Energy Agency’s Renewables 2017 report finds that solar PV capacity grew 50% last year, underpinning a 12% increase in this year’s renewables forecast and prompting the IEA to forecast 1,000 GW of clean energy by 2022.
Global South cities realize the importance of energy for all
Rapid growth and development in the Global South means making energy accessible to all is a growing challenge. New report identifies three ways to tackle these challenges.
