1.1 GW of new solar capacity in India in 2013
With 4.4 GW of new solar projects expected to be announced in India in 2013, only around 1.1 GW will be online by the end of the year, according to consultants Bridge to India.
PV manufacturers' roadmap goes international
The latest edition of the International Technology Roadmap for PV (ITRPV) will be presented in Berlin in March.
Nuclear to play second fiddle to renewables in western Europe
With the UK government under fire as opponents of its Energy Bill claim it is biased towards nuclear and gas at the expense of renewables, new research could make interesting reading for Tory Chancellor George Osborne.
JA Solar supplies VW's largest solar installation
Chinese module maker JA Solar has supplied 33,600 modules for the largest solar installation in the U.S. state of Tennessee.
PV division obliterates Bosch Group's 2012 profits
The impact of plunging PV prices throughout 2012 has been graphically illustrated with the release of full-year figures by global technology giant Bosch.
Hanwha Q.Cells supplies Davos solar rooftop
Given the number of world leaders gathering to argue over topics such as the global economic malaise and whether Britain really wants to be in the EU or not, you might imagine enough hot air would be spouted annually at the World Economic Forum in Davos to power the Swiss city without the need for renewables.
UK: Solar installers and developers sue government for £140m
A group of British “solar and construction companies” has announced its intention to claim £140 million (US$222 million) in damages against the government of its handling of reductions to the solar FIT in 2011 and 2012.
Obama renews oath of office and "obligation" to sustainable energy
Following a presidential campaign during which climate change was acknowledged only with respect to how the severe weather might affect the candidates schedules for the day, sustainable energy finally featured prominently in Barack Obamas 15 minute inaugural Speech on Monday, January 21. The address was delivered in front of close to 750,000 Americans on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Chinas increasing PV consumption
While President Obama’s remarks about supporting renewable energy grabbed headlines, data is emerging which is confirming Chinas increasing role as an end market for photovoltaic modules, according to industry analysts NPD Solarbuzz. In Q4 2012, China consumed 33% of global shipments, according to the report.
Republicans criticize renewable subsidies to 'foreign' firms
President Obama’s plans to extend a US$16 billion renewables stimulus package for another year are set to be another bone of contention in his ongoing battle with the U.S.’ Republican-dominated Congress.
