Indian state's police stations to be PV-powered
1,465 police stations across the state of Uttar Pradesh in northeastern India will be fitted with solar power generators to provide uninterrupted electricity.
US PV system integrators gain global foothold
New research states that, for the first time, three of the ten largest global photovoltaics (PV) system integrators in 2010 were U.S.-based.
Malaysia may introduce FITs early
pv magazine has learned Malaysia may well introduce its renewable energy feed-in tariffs before the planned June date. The country has also made changes to its photovoltaics (PV) installation targets.
18 GW global PV growth possible
Jeffries and Co. Inc. has suggested “tremendous” growth in photovoltaics (PV) in North America, China and other new markets will help to absorb a decline in the German and Czech markets.
PV module capacity growing faster than demand
Despite predictions that photovoltaics (PV) installation growth will slow from over 100 percent in 2010 to less than 20 percent this year, IMS Research says module capacity is expected to continue increasing.
Solar companies must consider new factors for long-term growth
New research says 2011 will see solar companies “scrambling” to find the next big growth market following the scaling back of Germanys FITs. To secure long-term progress, it believes new factors must be considered.
New Californian Governor calls for FITs, while Hawaii shows little interest
Newly inaugurated Californian Governer Jerry Brown has called on the state to introduce renewable energy feed-in tariffs (FITs) to meet proposed distributed energy targets. Meanwhile, expected interest in Hawaii’s FIT program has not materialized.
Italian PV installations to double
Photovoltaic (PV) installations are predicted to double this year, after the market hit overdrive in the fourth quarter, and global investment strengthens. But, trouble may lie ahead.
New Turkish FITs disappointing
Turkey has announced its new feed-in tariffs (FITs). However, despite beliefs the country is set to become one of the next big photovoltaics (PV) markets, pv magazine has been told the tariffs are not high enough to attract investment.
Germanys solar branch "begging" for FIT reductions
Germany has once again reduced its solar feed-in tariffs by 13 percent. Further reductions are likely to come into play soon.
