Japan gives final approval for 11% FIT cut
The move, finally confirmed today, will reduce the solar feed-in tariff to $0.31 cents per kW for 20 years, beginning on April 1.
100 GW annual PV deployment by 2018, says NPD Solarbuzz
The global PV industry will add 100 GW of capacity a year by 2018 say the analysts, with c-Si technology set to dominate the landscape.
Solar spending could reach $3.8bn in 2014, says IHS
The analysts expect global expenditure on solar PV to increase by 45% on last year, with Latin America leading the way on manufacturing growth.
Berlin startup launches plug & play storage system
The concept from Qinous, which delivers 100% renewable energy, is to be unveiled this week at the Energy Storage Conference in Düsseldorf.
Malaysia opens talks on 50 MW PV plant
The government has met with energy advisors to discuss plans to construct a 50 MW PV plant in northern state of Kedah.
Yingli completes 1 MW World Cup solar installation
The array at Brazil’s Arena Pernambuco stadium will deliver clean solar energy to one of the forthcoming soccer World Cup’s most important venues.
JA Solar joins the path back to profit
The Shanghai-headquartered solar company posted its first profit in 10 quarters as Chinese demand fuelled shipments.
Suntech Singapore facing financial sanctions after payment default
The Singapore arm of Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. has also had its equity interest in a core subsidiary frozen by Shanghai’s People’s Court as liquidators move in.
Yingli Solar shipped 3.2 GW of PV modules in 2013
Financial results released today reveal the solar company increased its shipments by 40.8% last year, cementing its place as the world’s leading module supplier.
Austria follows German lead on solar self-consumption fee
The Austrian Ministry of Finance has introduced a grid fee for PV systems that produce more than 5,000 kWh per year.
