German July FIT position confirmed
Germanys Federal Environment Ministry has confirmed that the installed photovoltaic capacity between March and May of this year amounts to around 700 megawatts. Nevertheless, the economic wing still wants to cap the market.
"Exciting" and "volatile" year predicted for US PV
A new report reflecting the U.S. solar industrys 2011 first quarter predicts that both “exciting” and “volatile” times lie ahead. The country has, to date, over 2.3 gigawatts (GW) of installed photovoltaic capacity. This is expected to double by the end of the year.
Australian Greens hopeful of positive roundtable discussions
A government and industry roundtable on issues facing the Australian solar industry has been scheduled for July 8 in the capital city Canberra.
LDK and Sunways to join forces?
Following the announcement that LDK Solar is looking to strengthen its presence in the German photovoltaic market, it has been rumored that the Chinese company may partner up with Sunways AG.
Reuters: Germany will not cut FITS on July 1
Germanys photovoltaic industry suffered a clear break down in the first half of the year. However, Reuters has reported that significantly less than one gigawatt (GW) of new capacity was installed between March and May, meaning there should be no tariff cuts on July 1.
McGraw-Hill announces 14.1 MW solar plant in New Jersey
In what will amount to a large privately owned photovoltaic installation, McGraw-Hill will install a ground-mounted solar array on 50 acres of land adjacent to the corporations two office buildings in East Windsor, New Jersey.
Report: Public Prosecutor's office investigating Conergy
According to a report in the daily newspaper “Handelsblatt”, the public prosecutors office in Hamburg has set its sights on eight former managers of the Hamburg photovoltaic company.
Dyesol takes research to Japan and creates "solar steel" in Wales
Australia-based dye sensitized photovoltaic developer Dyesol has been awarded a prestigious Japanese research grant and announced the creation of worlds largest dye sensitized steel based module, in partnership with Tata Steel in North Wales.
Bangladesh set to install 2,000 PV power plants
Bangladesh is set to install 2,000 photovoltaic mini-grid power plants by 2014 in a bid to bring its off-grid areas under the power network.
Samsung announces increased solar focus
Samsung has said that it plans to invest USD$5.5 billion in the development of solar technology and production by 2020.
