DOE study says PV can boost home premiums
According to new research issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), there is “strong evidence” to suggest that homes which incorporate photovoltaic systems attract higher premiums than those which dont.
Germany: Parabel completes 1 MW PV system
Parabel AG has completed and connected a one megawatt (MW) rooftop photovoltaics system to the grid in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
More delays for Italy
Anyone expecting a quick decision on Italy’s draft decree will be sorely disappointed. The saga over solar incentives, which has been ongoing since February, took a new twist yesterday after it was reported that a key meeting has been delayed.
Italy: Complicated tariff times ahead
The Italian Government has released its solar regulation draft. Under it, support for rooftop systems remains strong. Large scale systems will be subject to an annual cap, the mechanism of which has been described as complicated. Meanwhile, 2013 will see the market sale of solar electricity eliminated, and the country’s 2016 solar target will be raised from eight gigawatts to 23.
Canadian Solar and Fire Energy Group sign supply agreement
Canadian Solar Inc. has signed a 100 megawatt (MW) solar module supply agreement with Fire Energy Group.
Japan: Solar Frontier officially opens thin film plant
Solar Frontier has officially opened its 900 megawatt Kunitomi factory, in Japan. It is said to be the worlds largest CIS (copper indium selenide) thin film solar module production plant.
UK solar industry hits back
The UK solar industry has hit following the governments announcement of an early feed-in tariff review. A group of companies has filed a claim in the High Court for a Judicial Review against the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne.
Solar on storm water detention basins
New Jersey-based Pro-Tech Energy Solutions is currently installing its first photovoltaics system on a storm water detention basin. In an interview with pv magazine, principal John Drexinger talks about the potential of this unique solar opportunity.
ADB supports Indian solar industry
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced it will provide up to $150 million in credit guarantees to support the development of the Indian solar industry. It is also making $1.25 million available for solar training.
Blythe solar project receives US loan guarantee
The Blythe solar project, which will be the worlds largest when completed, has taken a step closer to closing financing, having been offered a conditional commitment for a U.S. $2.1 billion loan guarantee.
