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Yingli revises module shipment outlook for Q1

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Chinese PV module manufacturer Yingli Green Energy is expecting PV module shipments in the first quarter to be better than earlier estimates.


Domino effect: Asola Automotive Solar also insolvent

Just shortly after Asola Solar Power filed for insolvency in April, now sister company Asola Automotive Solar Deutschland has also submitted an application for the opening of insolvency proceedings. Nevertheless, good future...


Lightway Solar receives Chinese government approval to build 50 MW PV project in Romania

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China-based manufacturer Lightway Solar has recently received approval from China's Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to develop 50 MW of photovoltaic plants in Prundu, Romania.


EU to propose anti-dumping duties of 30% or higher on Chinese PV imports

The EU trade chief is expected to propose anti-dumping (AD) duties on Chinese photovoltaic imports to the EU Commission on Wednesday. The levies are likely to be set at 30% or higher.


Panama aims to support solar energy

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The Central American country is gearing up to approve a regulation, which aims to support solar energy installations.


Chile: Solar project activity increases; renewables account for 5.25% of energy mix

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The latest statistics show that 68.3 MW worth of solar projects are currently under construction in Chile, compared to just 3.3 MW in February. Meanwhile, renewables accounted for 5.25% of the country’s energy mix in Q1.


Mercury is falling on EU solar barometer

A Gehrlicher Solar photovoltaic installation in Germany.

The changing balance of power in the global solar marketplace – with the emphasis shifting from the EU to Asia and the Americas – has been emphasized by a new set of European statistics.


$7m for clean energy on US tribal lands

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The U.S. Department of Energy is making up to US$7 million available for clean energy projects on tribal land.


Malta launches €21 million PV subsidy scheme

Malta has launched a photovoltaic subsidy and rebate scheme worth €21 million, according to local media. The fund is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and will pay a FIT rate of €0.22/kWh.


Qatari investor expected to save SolarWorld

SolarWorld Freiburg, Germany

It has been largely agreed that Qatar Solar Technologies will step in to save SolarWorld AG, according to reports. The details are expected to be published at the German photovoltaic company’s EGM.


UK publishes new FIT rates; records 70% increase in PV capacity

UK solar photovoltaic park Lightsource

The U.K. has published its new FIT rates, due to take effect in July. The country’s 2012 energy statistics have also been released. According to the figures, 3.2% of energy was generated from PV, while renewables accounted for...


Centrotherm sells another subsidiary

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Centrotherm has sold subsidiary GP Solar to German software company Isra Vision AG. Meanwhile, the company's insolvency proceedings at the Ulm District Court are expected to be completed by the end of this month.


Spain plans renewable energy cuts of up to €1 billion

Spain Solarpack solar photovoltaic park

According to reports, Spain is considering cuts to renewable energy totaling around €1 billion under the energy reform expected this June.


Fall in market share for top ten PV inverter suppliers

IHS has released its latest PV inverters quarterly report. Despite indications of industry consolidation, the top ten largest PV inverter suppliers saw their market share fall from 62% in 2011 to 56% in 2012.


US: BLM issues regulation to facilitate solar right-of-way applications

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The U.S. Bureau of Land management (BLM) has issued a regulation, which will provide solar and wind energy project developers with the possibility of right-of-way applications to temporarily give them the right to use public...


Germany: Storage test for the "energiewende"

A power-to-gas research project has been launched in Germany. A research network of institutes and companies will evaluate the capability of long-term storage technologies in a 100% renewable energy electricity scenario.


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