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18/05/12: US contemplates solar domestic content requirement rules
Two U.S. Senators have unveiled their plans to introduce a domestic content requirement, in order to prevent Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers from taking advantage of the country’s 30 percent tax credit.
18/05/12: Ontario: JCM and Panasonic target up to 200 MW of PV
Under a new CA$10 million agreement, JCM Capital and Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc. have said they intend to deploy up to 200 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaic systems across Ontario, Canada.
17/05/12: Clean Power Research launches tool for analyzing solar irradiation
An accurate and cost-effective technology for analyzing solar irradiance could help utilities increase photovoltaic generation into the grid. A new technology launched by Clean Power Research aims to address this issue.
17/05/12: China: CNPV to install 2.5 GW
Under a new agreement, CNPV Solar Power SA has said it will install 2.5 gigawatts (GW) worth of photovoltaic projects in China's Shandong area.
16/05/12: PV equipment suppliers emphasise cost reductions through new tools
Speakers at the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association’s (IPVEA) organised press conference, which took place during the first day of SNEC 2012, used the opportunity to pitch various approaches aimed at reducing...
16/05/12: SNEC: Big equipment on show
Lively business was done today, the first day of 6th-annual SNEC PV Power Expo in Shanghai, with a more professional trade show and a strong presence from equipment suppliers greeting attendees.
16/05/12: Germany’s Environment Minister fired; successor named
German Minister of the Environment, Norbert Röttgen has been fired. A successor has already been named.
16/05/12: 30 MW PV plant planned for Puerto Rico
Satcon Technology Corporation will supply 30 megawatts (MW) of its Equinox Prism Platform medium voltage building block to Western Wind and Lord Electric for a photovoltaic plant in Puerto Rico.
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18/05/12: China 'caught red-handed' on US solar anti-dumping charges
The verdict is in and China has been found guilty as charged – or more accurately, liable for undercharging on sales of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and panels in the U.S. market.
Industry press releases
18/05/12: Dominion Virginia Power proposes new rate to encourage solar power in the Commonwealth
Dominion Virginia Power took a second step today to add more of the sun's energy to its electricity grid by proposing a new rate that includes a premium to encourage customers to install solar panels and sell the electricity to...
17/05/12: SMA Sunny PRO Club expands regional forum program, adds new dates through 2012
As popular demand for SMA Regional Forum events continues, additional dates have been announced through 2012. SMA’s Sunny PRO Club—a membership-based professional partnership program for solar installers—will host six Regional...
17/05/12: UK: STA welcomes delay to solar tariff cuts
The U.K. Solar Trade Association welcomed Secretary of State Ed Davey’s confirmation today that DECC will be delaying the next round of cuts to the Feed-in Tariff for solar PV.
17/05/12: MEMC announces CFO transition
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. today announced that it will transition the Chief Financial Officer role to Brian Wuebbels from the company's current CFO, Mark Murphy.
17/05/12: REC announces new silicon technologies applications and research center in Shangyu, China
Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC), announced today that it intends to open a new applications and research center, in Shangyu, China.
17/05/12: Suntech CTO awarded Australian collaborative innovation award
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd today announced that its chief technology officer, Dr. Stuart Wenham, was awarded the prestigious Australian Collaborative Innovation Awards at a gala dinner at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide...
17/05/12: Epic solar razor nominated for Intersolar Award 2012
FPE and the Lapp Group exhibit groundbreaking new connection system that cuts costs at Intersolar 2012.
17/05/12: Clenergy applies advance ISO system
With its advanced ISO system, Clenergy satisfies customer’s pursuit of high quality.
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