Thin film loophole to be closed in India
A loophole in the commissioning of solar projects under India’s Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (NSM) which allowed developers to bypass domestic content requirements is set to be closed.
ABB demonstrates solar credentials in Japan
Swiss engineering conglomerate ABB has joined the race for a slice of the lucrative Japanese solar market by demonstrating its solar muscle with a PV installation on one of its factories in the country.
Centrosolar sees Q1 revenue drop 46% as domestic market worsens
Centrosolar Group AG’s preliminary first quarter results reflected both a sharp decrease in the sale of PV modules and the general downturn in the German PV market.
ABB CEO resigns
Only days after signing a deal to expand ABBs activities in PV, CEO Joe Hogan has resigned from his post. Hogan cited “private reasons” for his departure.
Construction begins on 160 MW CSP plant in Morocco
Construction on Moroccos 160 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant project in Ouarzazate began on Friday with a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony by King Mohammed VI.
EU ProSun claims PV duties will create jobs
In reaction to the news that photovoltaic AD duties will likely be imposed on June 6 by the EU Commission, EU ProSun says they will have a “positive effect” on solar growth and jobs. Conversely, AFASE believes tariffs will cause “severe damage” to the market.
PV wafer production forecast to grow 19% in 2013
After falling 15% in 2012, photovoltaic wafer production is expected to grow 19% this year, passing 30 GW and reaching 2011 levels, due in large part to growing Japanese demand, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz Polysilicon and Wafer Supply Chain Quarterly.
Saudi Arabia: SASIA's feedback on the K.A.CARE proposal
The Saudi Arabia Solar Industry Association (SASIA) has responded to K.A.CARE’s white paper for its renewable energy competitive procurement program (CPP). SASIA believes that some portions of the paper require more clarity and takes a more in-depth look at the local content requirements.
Australian module suppliers accused of making false claims
Australias Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is prosecuting companies trading under the names Euro Solar and Australian Solar Panel. The firms are accused of claiming that their solar modules were Australian-made, when in fact they were imported from China.
Court orders official insolvency proceeding for Sunways
Due to a third-party application, insolvency proceedings for Sunways are now officially open. The 100% wholly-owned subsidiary in Arnstadt, Germany is also affected.
