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Germany calls for "conciliatory solution" to provisional AD PV duties
The EU anti-dumping Committee today met in Brussels to discuss the EU Commission's plans to impose average provisional AD duties of 47% on Chinese PV imports on June 6, among other trade cases. The outcome of the consultation...
Germany’s energy summit fails to produce results
Yesterday’s meeting at the German chancellery offered little in the way of tangible results. It was only agreed that the development of renewables should be curbed, the EEG reformed and the industry relieved. Representatives of...
A look at Italy’s latest Conto Energia
Italy’s new guidelines for photovoltaic subsidies have been in place since Monday, August 27. While system operators will have to adapt to much lower tariffs and changing requirements, it is believed the new funding under the...
Helios to install 30 MW PV plant in Nigeria
Helios Energy will install a 30 MW photovoltaic plant in central northern Nigeria, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the German company and the Governor of Kaduna State.
APAC region driving global PV demand as industry transitions
According to new figures, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region in particular is set to experience significant end of year photovoltaic demand. Meanwhile, conditions are expected to remain challenging in the more established markets.
Bosch to close silicon thin film works in Germany
Bosch will close its silicon thin film works in Erfurt, Germany. In the future, the company will concentrate on the areas of crystalline and CIS thin film photovoltaics.
Brazil to build first PV module manufacturing facility
The northeastern state of Paraíba will soon become home to Brazil’s first photovoltaic module manufacturing facility. Expected to be built early next year, the first phase will see an annual capacity of 30 MW come online.
Romney’s energy policy fuels US political debate
A 21-page policy paper on energy released by presumptive U.S. GOP Presidential candidate, Mitt Romney in advance of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, next week is predicated more on "what lies beneath" than on...
GCL-Poly’s half-year profits plunge
Chinese polysilicon and wafer supplier, GCL-Poly has announced weak half-year results, with revenues falling by 22.4% and gross profit by 109.3%. In a statement announcing the results, chairman and CEO, Zhu Gong Shan has...
Brazil: Renova Energia to move into solar sector
Shareholders in Brazil’s renewable energy major, Renova Energia, approved a decision on August 22, which will see the company – until now a major wind developer – expand its activities into solar energy.
Interview: Cheap PV and quality can go hand in hand
This September, Solarpraxis is organizing a workshop on Quality Assurance. Chief executive, Karl-Heinz Remmers talks to pv magazine about why this topic is still so important for the photovoltaics industry. Even in times of huge...
Pakistan: Punjab government turns to solar
In a bid to foster awareness of alternative energy resources the Punjab government in Pakistan has unveiled its plans to install up to 500,000 solar home solutions in the province.
Italy to be knocked out of top 3 PV markets
New figures have revealed that new global photovoltaic installations surpassed 13 GW in the first six months of 2012. In 2H almost 18 GW is expected to be added. For the FY, Germany, China and the U.S. will be the leading...
IPVEA calls for PV associations to unite against EU trade case
The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) has criticized the trade complaint filed by a SolarWorld-led consortium in the EU against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers. In response, it has called for the...
Switzerland cuts PV tariffs for a third time
Photovoltaic feed-in tariffs (FITs) in Switzerland will be reduced for a third time this year, from October 1.
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...
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