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Germany likely to see storage subsidies on May 1

German state bank KfW says it is ready to start support of storage systems for photovoltaic systems in early May. The green light is, however, still to come from Germany’s Federal Environment Ministry in Berlin.

Insolvency proceedings open for Asola Solarpower

Germany-based Asola Solarpower is experiencing financial difficulties. Nevertheless, the company’s insolvency administrator sees good opportunities for redevelopment via a realigned business plan.

Bosch receives first offers to buy solar division

Following Bosch’s announcement that it is exiting the crystalline photovoltaic business, the Germany-based electronics giant has confirmed it has received offers from interested parties. It is unclear, however, how long Bosch will take to review them.

Germany adds 211 MW of PV in February

Germany added 211 MW of new photovoltaic capacity in February across more than 8,300 systems. The largest solar park, with a capacity of 8.2 MW, is located in Brandenburg, near the capital, Berlin.

Investment rumors boost SolarWorld stocks

Speculation that SolarWorld may receive a three-digit million investment from Qatar saw the German photovoltaic company’s stock temporarily jump. It has failed to respond to the rumors.

Poland proposes more PV changes

According to media reports, the Polish Government has implemented further solar subsidy changes to its renewable energy draft law. Under them, support will only be given to photovoltaic plants up to two MW in size.

Innotech Solar ramps PV module capacity up

Going against the current grain, Innotech Solar is planning to increase its photovoltaic module production capacity. New jobs are expected to be created.

Germany: No cuts for existing PV installations

The “brake on electricity price” action proposed by German Environment Minister Peter Altmaier seems to be off the table. An energy summit of federal and state representatives at the chancellery brought no end-solution. Further negotiations are called for.

EU industry committee favors renewable energy FITs over quotas

A European Committee has spoken out in favor Germany-style renewable energy (EEG) feed-in tariffs, as opposed to a European-wide quota model, despite opposition from the EU Energy Commissioner.

Germany: Consensus for fundamental EEG reform

The German Federal Environment Minister wants a fundamental reform of Germany’s renewable energy law, or EEG. His ideas received wide support at a meeting between the German Chancellor, ministers and associations.

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