UK publishes new FIT rates; records 70% increase in PV capacity
The U.K. has published its new FIT rates, due to take effect in July. The countrys 2012 energy statistics have also been released. According to the figures, 3.2% of energy was generated from PV, while renewables accounted for 11.3%. Overall, the government is confident growth will continue.
Qatari investor expected to save SolarWorld
It has been largely agreed that Qatar Solar Technologies will step in to save SolarWorld AG, according to reports. The details are expected to be published at the German photovoltaic companys EGM.
Malta launches 21 million PV subsidy scheme
Malta has launched a photovoltaic subsidy and rebate scheme worth 21 million, according to local media. The fund is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and will pay a FIT rate of 0.22/kWh.
$7m for clean energy on US tribal lands
The U.S. Department of Energy is making up to US$7 million available for clean energy projects on tribal land.
SunPower shines a ray of light with Q1 figures
With the help of veteran investor Warren Buffett’s decision to buy the 579 MW Antelope Valley Solar Projects, California-based SunPower has announced that rarest of things in the solar industry a positive quarterly update.
Largest Californian solar facility up and running
NRG Energy will cut the ribbon today on its 66 MW Alpine Solar Generating Facility, California’s largest fully operational solar generating plant.
Mercury is falling on EU solar barometer
The changing balance of power in the global solar marketplace with the emphasis shifting from the EU to Asia and the Americas has been emphasized by a new set of European statistics.
Chile: Solar project activity increases; renewables account for 5.25% of energy mix
The latest statistics show that 68.3 MW worth of solar projects are currently under construction in Chile, compared to just 3.3 MW in February. Meanwhile, renewables accounted for 5.25% of the countrys energy mix in Q1.
Panama aims to support solar energy
The Central American country is gearing up to approve a regulation, which aims to support solar energy installations.
IBESA storage alliance: More details emerge
Founder of the International Battery and Energy Storage Alliance (IBESA) and Managing Director of IPVEA Bryan D. Ekus provides pv magazine with more insight into the newly formed alliance and the support needed by the storage sector.
