Wuxi municipality snubs Suntech panels
The local government of Wuxi turned to Hanwha SolarOne for a 100 MW, ‘long-term’ solar rooftop scheme, despite the 4 GW of Wuxi Suntech cell and module capacity on its own doorstep.
SunEdison connects California's largest RAM PV plant
The 24 MW solar plant in the Californian Desert is the largest to date to be brought online under the state’s Renewable Auction Mechanism (RAM) program.
Adler Solar establishes BEC Solar
The German solar industry service provider is expanding its services in its domestic market by joining forces with BEC Engineering.
First Solar completes Japanese project
U.S. solar player First Solar has announced completion of a 1.3 MW solar project in Japan. The Arizone company has full ownership of the Kitakyushu-shi scheme.
Japan rebalances its solar market
The nation’s previous overreliance on residential installations has been corrected as the commercial and utility segments have grown more rapidly during the country’s 18-month solar boom.
$100m renewables fund for sub-Saharan Africa
The African Renewable Energy Fund closed its first round of capital raising with $100 million in the bank. The fund hopes to double the amount available for 5-50 MW schemes within 12 months.
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.
Exosun to supply trackers to 12 MW solar PV plant in France
The solar tracking company has agreed a supply deal with French renewable energy company Fonroche Energie for its Le Betout PV plant.
Chaori default yet to hit Chinese rivals
There was no sign of the rout from Chinese shares predicted by some commentators after Chaori Solar’s default was confirmed on Friday. Any hangover from the weekend should be noticeable when the U.S. exchanges open this afternoon.
Japanese FIT cut nears
The rate paid to commercial generators is set to fall JPY4/kWh at the end of the month. A reduction in the rate of FIT payments had been widely predicted.
