Commentary: A Lesson in Opacity
The manner in which the EU and China negotiated the compromise in the trade dispute and the way it continues to be communicated is a lesson in opacity. The companies and the public have been left in the dark about crucial details of the agreement and its implementation.
Mitsubishi goes PV shopping in France
The Japanese corporation is increasing its solar holdings in France with stakes in two utility-sized solar farms, again partnering with Paris-based renewable energy group EDF Energies Nouvelles.
Armstrong invests $30 million in Southeast Asian solar projects
Singapore asset management firm Armstrong is teaming up with Thai developer Annex Power on a number of solar and other renewable energy projects throughout Southeast Asia.
VC funding remains downstream
The latest report into venture capital (VC) investment in the photovoltaic industry has indicated investments slightly improving, however remaining at a low level.
Inman Solar keeps Georgia on its mind
Local solar companies are seeing growing opportunities in the U.S. state Georgia following a ruling forcing utility Georgia Power to add 525 MW of additional solar generation. Inman Solar has four 1 MW projects in the works.
Malta cancels EUR5.5 million commercial rooftop scheme
The government from the small Mediterranean country of Malta has cancelled a EUR5.5 million program aimed at encouraging commercial or industrial rooftop solar installations.
Japan: government approves 19 GW in non-residential PV
In figures released today, Japans Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has indicated that it approved almost 19 GW of commercial rooftop or ground mounted solar installations between July 2012 and April 2013.
India: Retroactive solar cut rejected
A retroactive cut to the rate paid to solar power generators has been rejected, in Indias leading solar state Gujarat.
EU-China deal continues to irk industry
Details of the EU-China trade settlement are slowly emerging, but much of the industry remains critical of the lack of transparency and clear answers. China’s leading firms look likely to come out on top.
REC sees boost in Japan but US business in danger due to trade dispute
While Japan is becoming increasingly important for REC’s solar panel division, the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China is endangering the group’s polysilicon business in Washington.
