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Lux Research sees doubling of PV market up to 2018
Boston based analysts Lux Research has announced that the solar sector is on the recovery path, set to reach a worth of US$155 billion in 2018. The industry is expected to ramp up rapidly to 61.7 GW market size in 2018 after...
Commercial 5 MW battery park to be developed in Germany
Berlin startup Younicos and renewable power utility company Wemag AG are setting up a 5 MW lithium-ion battery park in West Mecklenburg, Germany. Samsung SDI will be supplying the batteries with a 20-year guarantee.
UK: 11 MW PV plant gets green light
British Solar Renewables has secured planning permission for an 11 MW photovoltaic farm in St. Allen, Truro, in the south west of England.
Indonesia: 36 new solar plants planned for 2013
The Indonesian government is planning to develop 36 new solar plants across the country this year, according to local media. A higher budget has also been allocated for solar development.
Partnership to see 100 MW of PV capacity added in Puerto Rico
U.S. wealth management company Greenbriar Capital Corp. and Canadian renewable energy firm Alterra Power Corp. have partnered to develop 100 MW of solar generation capacity in Puerto Rico.
Power-to-gas platform established in Europe
Eleven European companies have established the North Sea Power to Gas Platform, a joint body to explore the viability of power-to-gas in the countries surrounding the North Sea area. With this platform, the companies aim to...
Major construction work begins on 579 MW Antelope Valley PV projects
SunPower Corp. and recent investor MidAmerican Solar have announced the start of major construction work at their 579 MW Antelope Valley Solar Projects in California, the U.S. Work should be complete by the end of 2015.
Proposal to raise French 2020 PV targets
To spur the national PV market, France's environment and energy agency recommends installing more than ten GW of new capacity over the next six years.
Bouygues Construction plans 30 MW PV project in Thailand
Two subsidiaries of Bouygues Construction are planning to develop three photovoltaic plants worth 30 MW in Thailand for Soleq Solar Thailand.
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.
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