UK energy minister to call for 4 million more solar panels
Greg Barker is expected to announce ambitious plans to dramatically increase the U.K.’s solar capacity in the new year.
JinkoSolar connects 80 MW PV project to China grid
The four solar farms bring the Chinese solar company’s annual grid connection capacity to 213 MW for 2013.
Scotland tops 100 MW solar milestone
Official figures show that Scotland now has 106 MW of PV capacity installed, a growth of 36% in just one year.
Global solar PV demand to reach 49 GW in 2014, say NPD Solarbuzz
The solar analysts forecast a record 12 months for solar installations, estimating 5 MW of PV to be installed every hour for the first three months.
SolarWorld praises US Department of Defense for bolstering Buy American Act
New rule bars the purchase of China-assembled solar panels for use in U.S. military sites, evoking the intended purpose of the Buy American Act.
Tata Power solar targets granted 2016 extension
India’s largest industrial group has won government approval to postpone its solar fulfilment in the face of a shortage of PV generation.
Trina Solar to supply 25 MW of modules to Thai PV project
The Chinese solar manufacturer has been chosen by Bangchak Solar Energy to supply 25 MW of modules for Phase III of its 75 MW solar project.
Mexico to lead Latin America PV in 2014, say GTM Research
The analysts forecast that the Mexican solar market will grow to 240 MW next year, outstripping its neighbours in South America.
South Korea to support first PV plant in Uzbekistan
Seoul’s government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly set up and operate a pilot 100 MW PV plant with its Uzbek counterparts.
Shunfeng settles balance for Wuxi Suntech
Following last month’s acquisition of Wuxi Suntech, Chinese solar module provider Shunfeng has settled the final $412 million balance.
