Greece to auction new PV power
Greece is set to publish a new policy framework for the support of renewable energies in June, with the aim of putting it into law by July. Two pilot auctions for around 50 MW of solar PV will take place as part of the policy.
European Parliament calls for ambitious measures to encourage renewable energy use
In an effort to boost renewabl energy self-generation and consumption, the EU initiative calls for the deployment of an advanced metering infrastructure that would make smart homes and networks a reality. In addition, SolarPower Europe released a new study demonstrating the economic benefits solar can bring to residential consumers and explores how energy suppliers can create business opportunities.
Orix begins operation of 51 MW solar plant in Japan
The solar farm comprises more than 200,000 Toshiba solar panels. This is Orix Corp.’s third large-scale solar plant to begin operation in Mie Prefecture.
JinkoSolar Q1 net profit soars as global solar demand grows
CEO Kangping Chen says China remains the group’s biggest market but stresses that its market share in the U.S. is expanding. In addition, the company sees “great opportunities in exciting emerging markets such as Chile, Thailand and India.”
Sunergy Ventures, Tes Koop partner on 175 MW PV project in Turkey
The Turkish government will purchase all power generated by the companies’ two solar PV projects under a long-term PPA at $0.133 per kilowatt hour.
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Germany again topped the news this week after government officials proposed a new tax on renewable energy consumers. In the U.S., meanwhile, solar panels are starting to become standard features in new homes, at least in South Florida.
Construction begins on 62 MW PV plant in Minnesota
Marshall Solar and Xcel Energy commenced work on a 62 MW Marshall solar project in Lyon County, Minnesota.
Hanwha Q CELLS discusses Installation Innovation Award
Innovative installers and solar plant designers in particular are welcomed speakers at Intersolar Europe. Visitors eagerly line up for to hear the top presenters. Jong Wan (JW) Lim, managing director and head of EU Sales at Hanwha Q CELLS, explains what an innovation is and why his company got involved with the award, which it is presenting with pv magazine.
JA Solar shows continued growth in Q1 results
With a new factory in China and another one underway in Brazil, JA Solar is growing rapidly on the back of a booming Chinese market.
Enel connects Latin Americas largest solar project to the grid
The 160 MW plant is located in the Antofagasta region of Chile.
