Ontario: On the way to implementation
Despite significant financial incentives and a large project pipeline, comparatively few photovoltaic systems have been installed in Ontario thus far. The solar industry is now relying on faster approval phases, greater acceptance on the part of the banks and dynamic adjustment of the feed-in tariffs (FIT) to decline prices.
JA Solar completes Silver Age acquisition
Solar product manufacturer, JA Solar has completed its previously announced takeover of Silver Age Holdings Limited.
US: DOE launches $12 million Rooftop Solar Challenge
Cutting red tape is the focus of the U.S. Rooftop Solar Challenge, which was yesterday awarded $12 million by the Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot program. The project will see 22 regional teams working towards cutting costs and reducing barriers for residential and small commercial photovoltaic systems.
Australia: Carbon tax vital for PV power plant viability
A study released this week, by the Australian Photovoltaic Association (APVA), has shown that while photovoltaic systems are approaching or have realized retail cost competitiveness throughout the country, large-scale ground mounted installations require government support to compete on the wholesale market.
LDKs PV modules to be manufactured in Ontario
Under a new agreement announced today, OSM Solarform Corp. will manufacture around 20 megawatts worth of LDK Solars photovoltaic modules at its Welland-based production line in Ontario.
1.2 MW South African PV project completed
AUO Optronics and utility company Eksom have completed a 1.2 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in South Africa. It is said to be the first system of its kind in the country.
Copper for silver cell swap expected to be commercialized "sooner" than expected
Imec and Kaneka have developed a silver-free heterojunction silicon solar cell, with a conversion efficiency of over 21 percent. Imec speaks to pv magazine about the achievement and states that the use of copper in commercial cell production could come sooner than many think.
Canadian Solar supplies modules to 8.8 MW Spanish PV project
Canadian Solar has supplied just under nine megawatts (MW) worth of its photovoltaic modules to OPDE group, for a project in Spain.
China: 200 MW PV plant underway
Chinese state controlled electric company, Guodian is working on a 200 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant in Chinas Qinghai province. According to sources it should be complete by 2015.
Chinese PV companies "avow" to fight only those behind SolarWorld's trade petition
In the latest development of the U.S.-China trade dispute, the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) has issued a statement on behalf of the countrys photovoltaic companies. In it, it said there is “no intention” of starting a trade war, but that the Chinese solar companies will fight those who have petitioned against them.
