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Solar power rises in Japan with plans for 636 MW by 2015
Japan’s corporate giants are establishing major new solar projects in the country, with 636 MW planned by 2015. Japan Asia Group, Nippon Paper, Toyota and Mitsubishi are among the active players in the country’s booming solar...
Suntech troubles hit poly supplier OCI
South Korean polysilicon manufacturer OCI has been dragged into the Suntech maelstrom thanks to an overreliance on the ailing Chinese cell and module manufacturer.
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.
Hanergy goes downstream
Chinese solar cell and module manufacturer Hanergy Solar has announced a concerted effort to break into downstream power generation with the launch of its Hanergy Global Solar Power and Applications Group.
EC confirms solar glass anti-subsidy investigation
The European Commission (EC) has officially launched an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of solar glass from China to the EU. While a final determination could take up to 13 months, provisional duties may be applied within...
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.
Spain: PV sector did not increase 2012 tariff deficit
The PV sector did not cause Spain's power tariff deficit to increase to its record level in 2012, according to the country’s National Energy Commission (CNE).
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.
PV storage market to reap $19 billion by 2017
From US$200 million in 2012, the photovoltaic storage market is projected to be worth $19 billion in 2017, mainly driven by the German energy storage subsidy, reports IMS Research. While Germany is set to lead the residential...
North Carolina lawmakers support renewable energy standards
An attempt to repeal the U.S. state of North Carolina’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) legislation has been defeated. A vote at the committee stage of the repeal legislation’s progress was...
Germany's Sunways to lay off 50 employees
German solar company Sunways has announced it will lay off about half of its 105-strong workforce at its cell production plant located in Arnstadt, according to a local German newspaper. Redundancy packages have already been...
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...
REC: Revenues down 24%, but overall losses significantly lowered
Despite a 24% decrease in revenues in Q1 2013, the Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) managed to significantly lower its losses, compared to the last quarter of 2012. In addition to posting its Q1 financial figures, the...
Analysis: ABB's Power-One acquisition
Monday's announcement that ABB was to acquire inverter manufacturer Power-One certainly turned heads. But where will it leave the two companies and how will it impact the photovoltaic market? IHS Solar Research Manager Sam...
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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