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Large-scale PV a key focus for Gehrlicher's new Turkey JV
Gehrlicher has released further details of its new joint venture (JV) with Turkish energy company, Merk Solar Enerji Çözümleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. Specifically, the German solar company says it will focus on large-scale...
India: Lanco accused of flouting JSSNM guidelines
Touted as the world’s most expensive publicly funded solar energy program, India’s much hyped Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) has hit its first roadblock. The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) alleges that...
CPUC approves 250 MW PV PPA for First Solar subsidiary
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved a 250 megawatt (MW) 20 year power purchase agreement (PPA) between Southern California Edison Company (SCE) and First Solar subsidiary, Silver State Solar Power...
Switzerland also publishes PV tariff cuts
Switzerland’s Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) has announced that photovoltaic feed-in tariffs (FITs) will decrease by a total of 18 percent.
Greece announces new PV rates
The Greek government has announced changes to its photovoltaic subsidies. It has also highlighted the important role the technology plays in Greece.
EU criticizes Spain’s renewable energy moratorium
Commenting on Spain’s recent announcement that it has suspended all feed-in tariffs for new renewable energy projects, the EU Commission says it fears disturbing impacts on the investment climate in the renewable sector, as a...
Siemens awarded 4.4 MW PV contract by US Army
Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. has been awarded a US$16.8 million contract by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center to carry out energy conserving upgrades. These will include the installation of a 4.4 megawatt (MW)...
China cuts PV funding
According to media reports, the Chinese government in Beijing has scaled back its Golden Sun Program subsidies and its feed-in tariff rates following an increased demand for photovoltaics in the country.
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