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Downstream activity heats up "south of the border"
Photovoltaic project developers Gehrlicher Solar and Martifer Solar have both signaled their continued expansion into Latin America today, with increased activity in Mexico. Gehrlicher has announced that it is opening an office...
Czech Republic: PV module take-back and recycling cooperation
PV Cycle and Czech collective scheme Retela are collaborating on module take-back and recycling in the Czech Republic. PV Cycle hopes to serve the value chain better with Retela's expertise for PV waste execution in the country.
Russia unveils draft renewable energy law
Russia’s Energy Ministry submitted a draft renewable energy law to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev for approval on 15 April. It is aimed at supporting the deployment of renewable energy sources including solar, wind and...
India: Andhra Pradesh announces new PV tariffs
The government of southern Indian state Andhra Pradesh has announced a photovoltaic FIT of Rs 6.49/kWh (US$0.12, €0.09) for its tender of one GW, according to energy consultants RESolve. Solar developers are said to be...
1 MW PV park planned for Argentinian province of San Luis
A one MW photovoltaic park has been planned for the Argentinian province of San Luis. It is expected to be completed within one year.
Enel to add 55 MW of PV capacity in Romania and 21 MW in Italy
In its 2013 to 2017 business plan, Enel Green Power states its aim to install 55 MW of photovoltaic capacity in Romania, and 21 MW in Italy by 2017.
Gauss Energía unveils 30 MW Mexico PV plans
Gauss Energía, a business development firm specialized in Mexico’s energy sector, has announced it will launch into operation its US$100 million 30 MW Aura Solar I photovoltaic plant this August. It is expected to be the largest...
European module prices rise for first time in 4 years
Module prices have increased in the European market for the first time in four years, according to a report by IHS. The upward trend is expected to continue.
Germany: Avancis in negotiations to stop production at second CIGS facility
Avancis GmBH is currently in negotiations with the workers council to temporarily stop production at its Fab 2 CIGS production facility in Torgau, Germany. Up to 220 workers will be affected by the decision, which is expected to...
Fox Energy to produce modules for SunEdison
MEMC Singapore has signed a manufacturing services agreement with Fox Energy, the PV production wing of Foxconn Technology, to manufacture up to 350 MW of solar modules for MEMC Electronic Materials subsidiary, SunEdison.
First Solar agrees to sell 139 MW Californian power plant
U.S. thin film producer and project developer First Solar has agreed to the sale of its 139 MW Campo Verde Solar Project to Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. The sale is expected to go through when the plant begins...
US: Two arrays in April and a CEO to look out for
Cincinnati-based project developer Melink Corporation and Solectria Renewables from Massachusetts commissioned a 2.15 MW solar array at the Cedarville University in Ohio. Recently Solectria's CEO was also named as "2013 Women to...
Asia’s largest PV airport takes off
The agreement to develop an 11.6 MW installation at Japan’s New Kansai International Airport has been reached. When complete, it is expected to be the biggest solar installation at an Asian airport.
Greece adds 793 MW of PV in Q1 [Updated]
Greece added 793 MW of photovoltaics in the first quarter of 2013, according to national electricity market operator (LAGIE). In March alone, 259 MW of new capacity was installed. Meanwhile, a new renewable energy systems (RES)...
Westinghouse Solar to debut in Australia
The pending merger between U.S. rooftop solar designer and manufacturer Westinghouse Solar and Australian renewable energy company CBD Energy will see Westinghouse products sold in the Australian market.
India: Guidelines for selection of 750 MW grid-connected PV projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the draft guidelines for the second phase of batch 1 under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) to set up 750 MW of grid solar PV power projects....
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