UK: Council to install 2,000 residential rooftops
British-made modules to be included in Kirklees solar scheme. Commitment could see other councils turn to solar despite fiscal squeeze from central government.
Russian developers call for state aid
Projects are under threat because of plunging value of rouble against the dollar, say developers. Call for state to renegotiate terms of tenders.
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Europe grabs the PV headlines this week as the EC finds three Chinese module suppliers in breach of minimum import pricing, Dutch authorities investigate possible import violations and two Swiss pilots capture our soaring solar imaginations.
Virginia lawmakers embrace solar
Moves to stymie Clean Air Act defeated as Virginia legislators pass pro-solar measures. Non-residential net metering will double to 1 MW.
Australia's largest PV plant to begin feeding grid
First Solar’s Nyngan solar plant, which will be 102 MW once completed in July, will soon connect to the grid at 25 MW. Plant will be Southern Hemisphere’s largest for a short while.
Primrose Solar connects 48 MW PV plant, UK's largest solar farm
Located near Fareham in Hampshire, southern England, the 48 MW installation has been developed to the highest ecological standards, claims Primrose Solar.
SolarCity partners with DirecTV on marketing deal
The satellite pay-TV giant, which is currently in the crosshairs of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for alleged deceptive advertising, will help sell solar leasing deals to its subscribers.
India shows its PV prowess as solar plane lands in Ahmadabad
Solar Impulse pilots call on India to continue clean energy pledge as National Solar Mission issues bidding guidelines for 3 GW of solar.
Insolvent SolarMax finds possible buyer
Swiss PV association Swissolar has reported that a company from a German-speaking country is planning an asset deal for the core businesses of insolvent Sputnik Engineering AG, also known a Solarmax. Swiss insolvency authorities have declined to confirm the report until a contract is finalized.
From the Mag: A selection of stories from the March issue
pv magazine explores the growing trend of solar manufacturing in the U.S., examines what the U.K.’s electricity market reform means for solar, and assesses the impact of leasing-to-own models.
