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ABB CEO resigns
Only days after signing a deal to expand ABB’s activities in PV, CEO Joe Hogan has resigned from his post. Hogan cited "private reasons" for his departure.
India accuses US of "ruining" domestic PV industry
India’s Centre for Science and Technology (CSE) has launched a scathing attack on U.S. photovoltaic manufacturers, claiming they are "ruining" India’s domestic photovoltaic manufacturing industry by taking advantage of the US$30...
China’s polysilicon producers urge EU dumping probe
Four Chinese polysilicon producers have urged the Chinese government to initiate an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into European imports of solar grade polysilicon, according to reports.
NY signs legislation to boost solar development
New York Governor, Andrew M. Cuomo has signed a series of bills, which aim to boost the uptake of solar in the U.S. state. Overall, 3 measures have been introduced: tax credits; sales tax exemptions; and real property tax...
Approvals for Greek PV systems stopped, drastic cuts introduced
The Greek government has said it is seeking to restore liquidity to the electricity market through the introduction of new measures. A part of this change will see photovoltaic funding drastically cut and approvals for PV systems...
BIPV to add 4.6 GW of new capacity by 2017
Between 2011 and 2017, the building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market is forecast to add 4.6 GW of new capacity, thus making it one of the fastest growing solar industry segments.
PV to lead rapid increase in decentralized power generation over next 5 years
Quickly becoming the new industry buzzword, distributed power generation, led by photovoltaics, is set to "rapidly" expand over the next five years to reach an annual installation rate of 63.5 GW by 2017.
$65 million secured for small-scale solar in SE Asia
The Armstrong South East Asia Clean Energy Fund, said to be the first of its kind in the region, has secured US$65 million in its first funding round. Overall, it aims to raise $150 million for small-scale power generation,...
Hanwha SolarOne talks North American strategies
At this year’s Intersolar North America, pv magazine caught up with Hanwha SolarOne to discover what its plans for the North American photovoltaic market are.
China: Utility-dominant PV landscape changing
According to the latest research, the Chinese photovoltaics industry is shifting to a more decentralized model, following a "sharp" increase in non-residential building-mount applications, and a rise in non-utility commercial...
Hanwha SolarOne unveils 1 GW North American PV pipeline
Korea’s Hanwha SolarOne Co. Ltd is continuing with its downstream expansion strategy. Amid rumors the Hanwha Group is gearing up to take over Germany-based Q.Cells, the company has launched Hanwha SolarEnergy America (HSEA) in...
South Australia: Rooftop PV reduces electricity demand
The uptake of rooftop photovoltaic systems has helped reduce electricity demand in South Australia, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). It is believed the systems have generated 306 GWh of electricity...
US to fast track 1.5 GW of solar projects
Under President Obama’s "We can’t wait initiative", the federal permit and review processes are to be accelerated for seven solar and wind projects. Of these, five comprise solar projects worth a total of 1,550 MW.
India and Chile to collaborate on solar development
According to the Indian government, Chile and India are gearing up to exchange their renewable energy knowledge. Solar energy is believed to be a particular focus.
Solar ITCs deliver positive IRRs to US government
A new analysis of the U.S. Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) claims that both residential and commercial photovoltaic projects supported by the ITC can deliver a nominal 10 percent internal rate of return (IRR) to the...
MOU signed to develop renewable energy on withdrawn US public lands
The U.S. Department of the Interior and Department of Defense (DoD) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop renewable energy, including solar, on public lands withdrawn for defense-related purposes.
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