Study: appropriate pricing of PV in Germany would reduce electricity charges
A new study, “The True Value of Photovoltaics in Germany”, says the stock market price on the Leipzig-based European Energy Exchange is “unsuitable” as a benchmark for pricing photovoltaic (PV) electricity.
China: PV still at take-off stage
China’s photovoltaics (PV) sector is still at the take-off stage, with an unevenly developed industry chain, according to a new research report, which investigates the policy and economy risks associated with entering the countrys new energy industry.
REC opens officially in Singapore
The Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has officially opened what it says is one of the world’s largest integrated wafer, cell and module manufacturing facilities in Tuas, Singapore.
PEPPER PV project receives 9.4 million EC funding
Thin film silicon solar research project called PEPPER and led by Oerlikon Solar has received a 9.4 million grant under the Framework Programme for Research of the European Union, coordinated by the DG Energy of the European Commission.
Italy: 276 million investment agreement for 70 MW PV plant
First Reserve Corporation has entered into a 276 million project financing facilities agreement for the Rovigo photovoltaics (PV) plant in Northeast Italy.
1.3 billion REC production facility to reach full capacity by year end
Norway-based Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has announced its 1.3 billion green field, integrated solar wafer, cell and module production facility in Singapore will reach full nameplate capacity towards year end.
Oerlikon aims for 20 percent share of Indian solar market
Swiss-based Oerlikon Solar is looking to garner a significant share in the nascent Indian solar market, according to the countrys Economic Times.?
New US solar research facility awarded USD$6 million
U.S.-based Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board has approved a COEE (Centers of Energy Excellence) designation and USD$6 million in funding to establish the Solar Valley Research Enterprise (SVRE).
Singapore: Cautious solar outlook at International Energy Week
Singaporean Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong has told delegates that Singapore is not ready to embrace solar energy on a significant scale.
Study: PV expansion wont affect Germanys power grids
A new study has concluded that Germanys power grids are well prepared to handle the future expansion of photovoltaics (PV) generation to the planned 52 gigawatts by 2020, the level stipulated by the countrys government in its National Action Plan for Renewable Energy.
