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Lithuanian solar investors sue government over FIT cuts
Solar developers in Lithuania are up in arms after the government slashed country's photovoltaic feed-in tariffs and are taking legal action in the hopes that the once generous rates are restored.
France adds 88 MW of new PV in first quarter, weighs carbon footprint of future projects
France installed 88 MW of new PV capacity in the first quarter of the year. While it's the lowest amount of solar capacity to be installed in the country since 2009, the French government is eager to increase PV while putting...
Spain: Another deep cut for renewables to come
In order to save costs for the public electric system, the Spanish government is set to again cut subsidies for operational PV plants. Feed-in-tariffs could shrink at a rate of 20%.
Advancing global smart grids
Global technical association IEEE has developed a comprehensive resource portfolio aimed at further developing short- and long-term smart grid innovation. Among the first resources available are three "Vision" documents.
Turkey: Commercial rooftop systems prove an interesting market
With its booming economy and growing energy demand, Turkey is one the world's most promising new PV markets, but difficulties in financing and bureaucracy remain obstacles.
Fraunhofer ISE researchers win innovation award
This year's Semikron Innovation Award honored the work of researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in Freiburg, Germany, for their development of off-grid solar energy supply systems technology that...
Canadian Solar EPC for 130 MW Ontario plant
Chinese manufacturer continues its downstream focus by signing the biggest EPC deal in its corporate history to deliver a 130 MW utility scale plant in Ontario which will feature 440,000 Canadian Solar modules.
Romania to cut green certificates
The Romanian government has approved legislation that will severely cut PV incentives for investors. Critics say the move could lead to a halt in foreign investment for the country's solar market.
Saudi Arabia unveils new solar training program
Kingdom's Solar Industry Association has launched a vocational training program with U.S. solar training company SEI, aimed at engineers, designers and decision makers. The program will be showcased, along with a Women in Solar...
Trina Solar will not abandon Europe
Chinese manufacturer Trina Solar says it will fight to prove it is not dumping solar panels in Europe and will not turn its back on its EU partners.
EU duties will cost 650,000 jobs says Chinese state media
China Daily predicts EU duties will cost the political bloc 250,000 jobs in its own back yard as Beijing launches investigation into imported EU wines as direct riposte to France's Hollande.
JinkoSolar announces first-quarter upturn in fortunes
Chinese photovoltaic manufacturer JinkoSolar staunched losses whilst increasing shipments and extending its global reach in the first three months of 2013.
Renewables JV to bring 600 MW of solar and wind to Chile by 2016
Mainstream Renewables enters a partnership with investment house Actis again after a successful US$100 million South African deal last year.
Polysilicon prices set to rise, but just a bit
China’s expected move to impose anti-dumping tariffs on polysilicon from the EU, the U.S. and South Korea will result in price hikes, but increases will be minimal and manageable, according to research group IHS.
Canadian Solar sells four utility-scale solar power plants
Canadian Solar subsidiary Canadian Solar Solutions has sold four utility-scale solar power plants totaling 38.5 MW to independent renewable power producer BluEarth. Construction of these plants will begin this year and commercial...
Isofotón seeks to restructure €284 million debt pile
Spanish solar group Isofotón filed for restructuring legal proceedings this week in the face of €284 million ($372 million) in liabilities. The company is hoping to reach an agreement with creditors and implement a...
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