Italy to make PV tariff decision within 2 weeks
According to new information released, Italy will reach a decision on the rate of its new PV feed-in tariffs (FIT) within two weeks.
France announces dramatic PV tariff cuts
The French Government has issued new feed-in tariffs, which will come into effect on March 10. Under the changes, any PV systems over 100 kilowatts (kW) in size will receive just 0.12 per kWh.
European PV demand to stagnate; Italian backlash begins
No further growth in European PV demand is expected in 2011 and 2012, due to both the recently implemented and proposed regulatory changes in its key PV end markets. Italy’s Government is also attracting harsh criticism.
Total French PV capacity over 1 GW
Frances Ministry of Ecology, Sustainability, and Transport has reported the installation of 720 megawatts (MW) of PV in continental France and its overseas territories in 2010. This brings total installed capacity to over one gigawatt (GW) for the first time.
Czech solar tax to be reviewed by Supreme Court
On March 3, a group of 22 Czech Senators filed a complaint to the country’s Supreme Court against the recently applied retroactive PV law, which saw the introduction of a 26 percent tax on solar energy production.
Israeli PV take off slow, but potential exists
Speaking to pv magazine IHS iSuppli examines both Israels PV prospects and its administrative hurdles. Soltec Renewable Energies and Siemens additionally outline their plans for the country, which include the installation of 52 MW worth of PV projects.
Renewable energy investment high, but industry issues remain
Ernst & Young has published its updated renewable energy country attractiveness indices. While it says the “toxic legacy” of the financial crisis is ongoing, new investment in clean energy reached “unprecedented levels” last year, having hit USD$243 billion.
Italy: No PV cap; FIT cuts delayed until April
The EuPD has announced that there will be no market cap placed on Italys PV industry. It added that a decision regarding the countrys feed-in tariffs (FIT) will be delayed until April.
Strong PV presence at Ecobuild
Ecobuild, the world’s largest sustainable construction show opened its doors yesterday at the ExCel, in East London. Having got off to a successful start, many believe this years event is bigger and better. There is also a strong PV presence.
Tokyos PV Expo movers and shakers
The market may not be brimming with excitement like in China, and PV installations may be more focused on the rooftop sector, but things are definitely exciting at the fourth PV Expo in Tokyo, Japan, which opened its doors today.
