UK farmer's association slams solar cuts
THE NFU (National Farmers Union) has labelled the UK government’s cuts to solar subsidies as a ‘ghastly mistake’ and ill-judged, claiming that the cuts will snatch incentives away from farmers and growers.
Italy: On standby
The Italian government looks like it is ready to listen to PV associations. A meeting this week will seal the new proposal for the state of solar in the country.
Solar panels as standard feature in development
Los Angeles based KB Home will incorporate solar panels as a standard feature for its ten new developments.
Search for the niche, next to gigawatt class
With a call for increased cooperation within the European PV industry along the value chain, the 5th Photovoltaic Fab Managers Forum in Berlin under SEMI PV Group came to an end.
Suntech to install 10 MW Tibetan solar system
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. will develop a 10 megawatt (MW) solar installation in Tibet. When completed, it will reportedly be one of the highest positioned systems in the world, at 4,000 meters above sea level.
California: Low income families to benefit from new solar partnership
Yingli Green Energy Americas, Inc. has formed a partnership with GRID Alternatives to install one megawatt of solar energy systems for 400 low-income families in California.
48 MW US solar project officially opened
Sempra Generations 48 megawatt (MW) Copper Mountain Solar plant has been officially opened in Nevada, the U.S. The company has announced its plans to expand it by 200 MW.
New EPIA director elected
Martin Heming has been elected as the European Photovoltaic Industry Associations (EPIAs) new director.
German 2010 PV installation figures announced
Newly installed PV capacity in Germany almost doubled in 2010. However, the solar subsidy cuts were not implemented without consequences. Almost 7,250 megawatts (MW) were installed, which is much less than originally expected by the grid operators.
First Solar to open Arizonian PV module factory
First Solar, Inc. is to open an over 250 megawatt (MW) PV module manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. Around $300 million is being invested into the project, while up to 600 jobs are expected to be created.
