US non-residential PV pipeline growing on back of low module prices
The U.S. non-residential photovoltaic pipeline is sitting at 24 gigawatts (GW), up from 17 GW two months ago, according to new research. The increase is attributed to falling factory gate module prices.
Renewable energy investment rises; utilities to account for lion's share of demand
New research has shown that investment in renewable energy is growing to pre-financial crisis levels. Demand for future lending, meanwhile, is expected to come from the utilities.
US: SPI to showcase new conference format
pv magazine learns that, in addition to changing locations for the first time in its seven year history, the Solar Power International 2011 tradeshow, scheduled to be held in Dallas, Texas, from October 17 to 20, is also set to showcase a new conference format.
PV status report discusses path ahead; perception, regulations and limitations analyzed
A major shift away from Europe and the maintenance of worldwide photovoltaic programs are again the two major factors that will dominate photovoltaic market development in the coming years, according to a new report.
Conergy discontinues wafer and cell manufacturing at Frankfurt (Oder); 300 jobs affected
Following speculation, Conergy AG has finally confirmed it will discontinue solar wafer and cell operations at its Frankfurt (Oder) plant in Germany. Around 300 jobs will be affected.
EU PVSEC: Doors close on price war
Cold winds off the harbor blew hard as the 26th EU PVSEC closes in Hamburg. Visitor numbers were stagnant and many reported slow business and observed massively slashed module prices.
Obama urges green tech sector to "start here, stay here, hire here"
U.S. President Barack Obama delivered good news for green technology companies, and especially startups, in a speech before a joint meeting of Congress and a national TV audience yesterday, during which he emphasized that he is “making America more competitive for the long haul”.
EU PVSEC business forum discusses partnerships, mergers and subsidies
For the first time, photovoltaic industry leaders have come together at a EU PVSEC conference to discuss future business models.
German solar incentives set to be slashed after reports of 1.25 GW of newly installed PV capacity
According to sources, newly installed photovoltaic capacity in Germany hit 1.25 gigawatts (GW) between June and July of this year. As such, there are fears solar incentives will be slashed by 15 percent in January 2012.
Brazil garnering EU PVSECs attention
At the 26th EU PVSEC, among the leading photovoltaic technology developers, quieter Halls A and C, and some questionable marketing campaigns (more to come on those later), was one country garnering attention, without even being present: Brazil.
