Swiss solar association demands more PV energy
Swissolar is demanding immediate removal of the ceiling on feed-in tariffs. It adds that subsidies should be designed based on the German model, in order to achieve a similarly dynamic market and to increase photovoltaic share to 20 percent by 2025.
NYSEIA lobbying for solar jobs bill approval
The New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) has applauded the Assembly Energy Committee for passing the New York Solar Industry Development and Jobs Act of 2011. It is now lobbying for its legislative approval.
Standardization, policy stability and competing with the 'big boys'
The first day of the side event of the 3rd Thin Film Week, Solarpraxiss Thin-Film Industry Forum started off rainy in Adlershof, but full of buzz. The packed hall at the Wista Management convention center in the Southeast of Berlin saw participants from all segments of the thin film production line.
Suntech named as top PV module supplier; JA Solar as number one cell producer
China-based Suntech has been named in IMS Researchs rankings as the largest photovoltaic module supplier in 2010. Thin film manufacturer First Solar was consequently knocked back to second place. Meanwhile, JA Solar hit the top spot for cell production.
Portugal: Calls for renewable investment cuts
Portuguese bank BPI has presented a new study, which it believes defends the need for investment cuts in renewable energy projects. Industry figures have hit back.
VC solar funding soars
The first quarter of this year has seen strong venture capital (VC) funding in the solar sector, having increased almost three fold from the fourth quarter of 2010. Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is also strong.
CIPV Expo 2011 in review: Growth on the agenda
The CIPV Expo 2011 took place last week in Beijing, China. With big ambitions for the future, thin film and building-integrated photovoltaics were a key focus. Switzerland and the U.S. were also prominently featured.
Meyer Burger sets its sights on Roth & Rau
Meyer Burger Technology AG has acquired an 11.3 percent stake in Roth & Rau AG, and has announced a voluntary public takeover offer of 22 for each remaining share held by public shareholders.
UK: IMS believes government favoring nuclear over solar
IMS Research has accused the UK Government of turning its back on solar. The company says reducing tariffs and limiting support to small-scale installations will create nothing more than a niche industry. It adds that the country “has made it clear” nuclear is a viable energy option.
PV: Shifting demand and falling financial incentives
A new report has found that 2011 and 2012 will “remain challenging” for the photovoltaic industry. It also expects the market to flatten out during the period. Shifting demand and falling financial incentives are key issues.
