GCL System Integration Technology Company — a notable China-based solar photovoltaic module manufacturer — saw its production output increase roughly 500% last year, according to recent reports. The surge means that GCL is now the seventh biggest solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer in the world (as of the end of … [continued]
The United States was once again the world’s leading wind energy producer in 2015, according to recently released figures. According to data published recently by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the US Energy Information Administration, the United States continued to lead the world in terms of wind energy … [continued]
China, the United States, and Japan are set to lead the way in terms of solar PV installations in 2016, as the EU solar industry slows. Additionally, by the end of 2016, cumulative global installed solar PV installations will surpass 310 GW, compared to only 40 GW at the end … [continued]
The cumulative installed capacity of the global wind energy market increased by 15.6% in 2015, and is expected to continue to grow and reach 703.4 GW by 2020. These are the findings from a February report published by information provider GlobalData, Wind Turbine Market, Update 2015 – Market Size, Average Price, … [continued]
SunEdison and a subsidiary of the state-owned Chinese company Jinneng Group, Jinergy Clean Energy Technology Company, are partnering for the creation of a 1.5 gigawatt integrated N-type mono-crystalline hetero-junction solar cell production facility in Shanxi Jinzhong Industrial Park, Shanxi, China, according to recent reports. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new … [continued]
Originally published on the ECOrepot Zhigang Wang, China’s Minister of Science and Technology, was in Ottawa yesterday. He discussed possible areas of collaboration with Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources. At the end of their meeting they discussed ways our nations could collaborate in developing renewable technology and signed a clean tech … [continued]
More banks and financial institutions are expected to launch green bonds soon, and China looks set to emerge as one of the fastest growing markets for rating funds to finance low-carbon and renewable energy projects. According to media reports, the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) will soon launch … [continued]
Chinese banks are making a beeline for issuing green bonds after the country’s central bank allowed banks and financial institutions to do so last year. Bank of Qingdao recently announced at a press conference that is launching a green bonds issue worth 8 billion yuan (over US$1.2 billion). The press … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. A new joint venture between Panasonic Corporation and Dalian Levear Electric Company has been created with the intent to manufacture lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries in China, according to recent reports. The new joint venture will make use of Panasonic’s technical know-how and Dalian Levear Electric … [continued]
Renewables accounted for the lion’s share of all power and utility transactions during 2015, according to a new report from EY. EY’s new report, Power Transactions and Trends: 2015 review and 2016 outlook, highlights the increasing evidence that utilities and investors are using mergers and acquisitions (M&A) “as a strategic tool … [continued]
