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Thin film loophole to be closed in India
A loophole in the commissioning of solar projects under India's Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (NSM) which allowed developers to bypass domestic content requirements is set to be closed.
Greece sets new monthly PV record in June
Ninety seven MW worth of photovoltaics were installed in Greece in June, thus setting a new monthly record for 2012. To date, the country has installed 724 MW.
North Africa: Maghreb countries are preparing for the solar sector
With its high solar radiation and growing demand for energy, North Africa is set to become a big future solar market. pv magazine spoke with expert Badr Ikken, director and co-founder of Moroccan-based National Institute IRESEN...
Chinese government responds to EU trade case
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has responded to EU anti-dumping trade case against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers. MOFCOM has claimed that the aggressive pricing of Chinese modules is a result of cost reductions,...
Mixed Q2 results from Chinese manufacturers
Preannouncements of financial results in Q2 have revealed a mixed bag from Chinese manufacturers, which are facing tariffs on their products in the U.S. and potential anti-dumping measures in the E.U.
'No More Solyndras Act' advances, as sticks and stones are aimed at DOE loans
Led by Chairman Fred Upton (R–Michigan), on August 1, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce effectively voted "aye" on Department of Energy (DOE) loan guarantees for nuclear and fossil fuel programs, but "nay" to...
Stion: Thin films, big ambitions
During the Intersolar North America, held in San Francisco July 10 - 12, pv magazine took the chance to turn the spotlight on some key firms in the City and Bay Area. Part three of our series features CIGS innovator, Stion.
Philippines approves FIT
After a lengthy process, the Philippines’ Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved feed-in tariffs (FITs) for a number of renewable energy sources. For photovoltaics, a FIT of PhP9.68/kWh (US$0.23/kWh) has been announced.
India: 1 GW PV power plant in Gujarat?
Just one day after grid failures resulted in 300 million people going without power for hours in New Delhi, a "ultra mega" solar power project has been proposed in the state of Gujarat. The Gujarat government is reportedly in...
70 MW plant to be built in Southern Japan
Kyocera and six other companies have formed a new company to build and operate a 70 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power plant in the Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan. The new company will be called the Kagoshima Mega Solar Power...
Australia: Generation competitiveness approaching for PV
A report released today by the Australian government has found price reductions in photovoltaic equipment and installation costs have meant that renewable energy is growing increasingly competitive, as a utility-scale generation...
Heliotrop to supply 29 MW
The French Ministry of Energy has announced today that it has selected 29 megawatts (MW), of a total of 50 MW of projects, to customers of Heliotrop. Hybrid concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) and photovoltaic technology will be...
Australia: indigenous solar group for outback applications
Indigenous Australian mining contractor, Carey Mining, has undertaken a partnership with a photovoltaic installer Next Power, to form the first indigenous solar power company. Carey Power will work to provide installations to...
A concentrated hub
During Intersolar North America, held in San Francisco July 10-12, pv magazine took the chance to turn the spotlight on some key firms in the City and Bay Area. A key technology and online hub, the Bay Area is home to iconic...
US: 200,000 GW of solar could be installed; 4,000 TWh/a
According to a new study released by NREL, the technical potential of photovoltaics and concentrating solar power (CSP) in the U.S. amounts to just under 200,000 GW, which could generate around 399,700 TWh of energy annually.
EU ProSun launched to spearhead PV trade case
Following the admission by SolarWorld yesterday that a complaint against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers had been filed in Europe, a statement was released announcing the launch of the "EU ProSun" initiative, behind which over...
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