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Chinese PV modules face mandatory European registration
According to reports, it is likely that Chinese photovoltaic modules imported into Europe will have to register with European customs from this March, meaning the option to backdate any duties would exist. The aim is to stop...
Roth & Rau, Day4 Energy combine technologies; aim for 2.5 GW manufacturing capacity
A new integrated manufacturing line for the production of "next generation" photovoltaics (PV) cells and modules is in the pipeline, following a tri-party Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Roth & Rau AG, Day4 Energy Inc....
Double KO for Czech solar industry
The lower house of the Czech Parliament has approved a new amendment, which, if supported by the upper house and the President, will see a tax introduced on electricity generated by solar plants.
Germany: 2020 PV roadmap presented
The German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar), together with the consultancy firms Roland Berger and Prognos, have completed Germany's “Guide to the Solar Industry - Photovoltaics Roadmap 2020."
Competition and cost reduction highlighted at Forum Solarpraxis
The 11th Forum Solarpraixs, currently being held in Berlin, Germany at the Hilton Hotel, has got off to a positive start, with over 700 delegates registering. "Competitiveness", "cost reduction" and "growth" were the watchwords...
S.A.G. Solarstrom reports strong growth for 2010
Germany-based S.A.G. Solarstrom has announced significant sales and earnings growth for the first nine months of this year. EBIT is reported to have tripled in comparison with the same time period the previous year.
Tijuana recognised for solar forwardness
Tijuana, Baja California, has been in the spotlight for being an important leader in the green energy sector. Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore also commended Tijuana on its efforts and forwardness in promoting clean energy.
Roth & Rau reduces 2010 EBIT
Germany-based Roth & Rau has decreased its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin due to project uncertainty.
Research: Module production increasingly moving to Asia
More than three quarters of global module production is expected to take place in Asia by the end of next year, according to the latest IMS Research report.
Fitting China into the PV equation
China was heavily in focus at the International Energy Week, which took place last week in Singapore.
Solargiga set to acquire Sino Light Investments
China-based Solargiga has entered into a second sales and purchase (S&P) agreement with Sino Light Investments worth HK$835.2 million (around USD$107.7 million; €77.3 million).
Roth & Rau acquires 100 percent stake in SLS; increases automation focus
Roth & Rau AG has bought out SLS Solar Line Saxony GmbH (SLS) for an undisclosed sum of money. The company added that it will increase its focus on automation.
Czech update: Solar investors protest against imposition of new solar tax
Over one hundred distressed Czech solar investors and businessmen gathered in front of the Czech Parliament in Prague today in order to protest against the imposition of new solar tax to be charged on income generated by solar...
US: 250 MW Genesis solar project receives approval
The 250 megawatt (MW) Genesis Solar Project has received approval from the Secretary of the Interior, making it the seventh large-scale solar thermal project to be approved on U.S. public lands in the last few months.
Sharp to tackle project development following Recurrent Energy acquisition
The Sharp Corporation has announced it is expanding into photovoltaics (PV) project development following the acquisition of Recurrent Energy.
Incremental innovations at Clean Energy Expo
The Clean Energy Expo opened its doors on Tuesday in Singapore. Two major sessions - solar power commercialization and solar power technology - were the highlights of the day, with a range of prominent speakers who were well...
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