UK: High Court rules FIT cuts illegal
The dramatic struggle over the British Governments dramatic feed-in tariff (FIT) cuts continued today, with the High Court ruling that they were illegal. The slashing of the FIT came into effect on December 12, 11 days before the official consultation period on the policy closed.
Indian solar capacity to hit 33.4 GW by 2022; off-grid potential "huge"
A new report on Indias solar market forecasts that as much as 33.4 gigawatts of both off- and on-grid solar will be installed in the country by 2022. While the National Solar Mission (NSM) aims to install 20 GW, it is believed there are “huge” off-grid opportunities. Furthermore, Rajasthan is expected to become the countrys solar hub.
PV and roofing: Bridging the gap
The PV Taskforce at the Roofting Center, located in Washington D.C., has released a draft report into photovoltaic roof racking. It attempts to bring the photovoltaic and roofing community together, in order to formulate criteria and recommendations as to the most effect roof racking for photovoltaic systems.
US-China trade debate moving to India
According to various media, India is considering following in the footsteps of the U.S. and launching its own investigation into Chinese solar imports.
Würth and Manz sign transfer agreement
Würth Solar and Manz AG have signed the transfer agreement, which will see Manz taking over Würths CIGS operations at Germanys Schwäbisch Hall.
PV cheaper than reported
Some in the industry can be surprised when public or academic reports predict photovoltaics playing a small role in the worlds future energy mix, on the basis of cost. It is often repeated that the technology is just too expensive. But recent research from Queen’s University and Michigan Technological University has shown that the price of photovoltaics is often vastly overinflated in these studies.
Germany: Röttgen says no to further cuts
With the new regulations not even in place yet, arguments against supporting solar energy have already gained momentum. German Minister of Environment, Norbert Röttgen rejects the calls to cut renewable energy subsidies further.
ReneSola completes 20 MW Chinese PV plant
China-based ReneSola has grid connected a 20 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power plant to the Chinese grid.
Intersolar India highlights Indian market potential
When Intersolar India closes its doors today, both the exhibitors and visitors should be very satisfied. The great expectations in the Indian solar market seem to have mobilized a number of smaller Indian companies, in addition to the big Indian and international players present there.
Moves in the CIS/CIGS space
Developments in thin-film module manufacturers and technology have provided a talking point as industry news winds down before Christmas.
