PV racking task force launched
At the opening of the Solar Power International conference in Dallas, Texas, today, a taskforce has been launched to improve the integration of solar racking systems.
US solar industry fights for Section 1603 subsidy extension
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) this week urged the U.S. Congress to approve another one-year extension of the Section 1603 Treasury program, citing a newly released study, which found that a longer program would support the creation of tens of thousands of solar jobs nationwide.
India: First big ticket solar project goes online
Moser Baer has officially brought its 30 megawatt (MW) thin film solar power plant online in Indias Gujarat. Amongst much brouhaha about aggressive bidding, lack of bank financing and the feasibility of solar power in India, the move should silence the sceptics, at least in the short term.
Resale of PV PPAs in India risky
According to new research, there is rising anxiety among photovoltaic project developers, who are looking to sell their power purchase agreements (PPAs) before even starting construction on their projects. The lack of experience of companies operating in photovoltaics has been cited as the main reason.
Cost the key at GEs new CdTe plant
Executives from GE have faced journalists to answer questions regarding its new CdTe plant to be built in Colorado.
Germany: EEG levy only 0.062 higher for 2012
In Germany, the Renewable Energy Law (EEG) levy will increase next year to 3.592 euro cents per kilowatt hour. Further expansion of renewables is not the reason for the increase; the cause is in fact a new “liquidity buffer”. The buffer was actually supposed to come into effect with the 2012 EEG amendment.
Solar cell manufacturer Arise Germany announces insolvency
Arise Technologies Deutschland GmbH (Arise Germany) has entered structured insolvency. Failure to secure adequate financing for the development of its solar plans was cited as the primary reason.
Singulus joins CIGS machinery market
German solar machinery supplier, Singulus has entered the growing thin-film market with a new Copper-Indium-Selenium and Gallium and Sulphur (CIGS) thin-film solar cell processing system.
Suntech hits five GW milestone
Chinese photovoltaic manufacturer Suntech claims to be the first manufacturer to have produced five giawatts (GW) of solar modules that have been installed by customers and partners.
Centrosolar reports positive Q3 EBIT, but reduces full year targets
Germany-based Centrosolar Group AG posted a positive third quarter (Q3) EBIT, but falling revenues. Overall, the company has revised its full year guidance downwards.
