Austria enhances PV incentives
While it took the Alpine republic a long time to negotiate new regulations for its solar subsidies, there is now a compromise that will give the green light to photovoltaic technology in Austria.
BIPV predicted to be worth $11 billion by 2016
New research from NanoMarkets forecasts that building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) product revenues will exceed USD$11 billion in 2016. Meanwhile, installed BIPV capacity is set to increase to 3.6 gigawatts (GW).
Germany: EEG amendment passed
The German Upper House of Parliament has passed its Renewable Energy Act [EEG] amendment.
Italy: 3Suns owners announce second JV as thin film factory opens
3Sun, Italys largest solar module factory, has been inaugurated in Catania, Sicily. A new joint venture (JV) by its owners has now been formed to install 500 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic systems using the modules produced.
Australia: New renewable energy agency announced at Canberra solar roundtable
A gathering of solar industry heavyweights held in Canberra today has prompted the early release of details about a new body to oversee the future of renewable energy projects in Australia.
Vario green energy installs 6.2 MW in Slovakia
The Vario green energy group has announced it constructed six solar parks in Slovakia worth a total of 6.2 megawatts (MW) between May and June.
NSW Solar Summit 2 criticized, but not all was negative
The second in a series of Solar Energy Summits held in the Australian State of New South Wales has drawn criticism from industry insiders, despite the announcement of some new key policies.
Boralex: First PV park and Frances first mixed renewable energy site completed
Boralex Inc. has inaugurated a 4.5 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics park in France. It is said to be both the companys first solar project, and Frances first mixed renewable energy site.
JA Solar acquires solar wafer manufacturer
JA Solar will boost its internal wafer capacity following the acquisition of Silver Age Holdings Limited for USD$180 million.
Californian college US first to go "grid positive"
Californias Butte College has announced it is the first college in the U.S. to go “grid positive”. Generating over 100 percent of its electricity from solar power, the educational institution says it will feed power back to the grid.
