All Energy 2013: Optimism as changes loom
The 5th All Energy trade show in Melbourne, Australia, is under way, with attendees and exhibitors remaining relatively upbeat regarding the market as policy changes in renewable energy loom.
All Energy 2013: Unique challenges in utility scale
While the Australian PV market continues to be dominated by the residential market segment, the unique challenges in developing large scale solar in the country have emerged at the All Energy trade show and conference currently underway in Melbourne, Australia.
Brazil: 695 MW of PV applications
National electricity agency ANEEL has revealed the details of 30 requests for authorization it has received to develop PV parks. More than 500 MW are planned for Bahia state.
Unbuilt PV projects in Japan could have FIT certification withdrawn
An investigation has been launched by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) into why only one-in-ten approved PV projects in Japan has been built. Possible sanctions for deliberate delays could include withdrawal of FIT certification.
Legal victory for Greek PV developers
The Metaxas law firm has forced the Greek government to reimburse investors with a PV plant development subsidy it had promised and then reduced. The legal firm is also fighting the ‘solidarity’ PV plant tax, domestically and with the EU.
Japan installs 1.82 GW of PV capacity in Q2
Commercial installations accounted for 1.4 GW, outshining residential PV for the first time in more than 12 months.
Polysilicon manufacturers named in U.S. lawsuit
The trust bringing a lawsuit against Trina, Yingli and Suntech says polysilicon suppliers ‘such as’ GCL-Poly and Daqo New Energy conspired with module makers to fix prices. Legal papers also name three Chinese banks as co-conspirators.
All Energy: looking to the commercial rooftop market
The commercial rooftop market is an important growth area as a post-FIT residential sector slows. But rigid requirements from state utilities are an obstacle for installers.
Art installation shows solar applications
Italian designer and architect Eleonora Nicoletti has made an art installation which can recharge smartphones and tablets.
National Research Council of Canada announces renewable energy storage plan
Canada NRC launches Energy Storage for Grid Security and Modernization research program at the countrys Renewable Energy Storage Summit.
