Spain abolishes FITs entirely
The country’s new scheme will guarantee only a ‘reasonable profitability’ for renewable energy plants and that figure will be based on what the government says developers should have paid rather than their actual level of investment.
Renesola aims for Japanese expansion
CEO of Chinese manufacturer says Japan will become company’s third biggest market after U.S. and Europe as he announces deal to supply up to 32 MW of modules to Japanese client.
Trina Solar supplies 7 MW of modules to UK project
Load and wind bearing capacity of Trina modules prompts Belgian installer Ikaros Solar to use the Chinese modules for the first time. Goose Willow Farm scheme will use 24,000 Trina panels.
SoloPower's search for investors moves forward
Thin film solar manufacturer SoloPower has announced that an agreement has been reached with its major secured creditors on a restructuring plan. The company will also move its head office to Portland, Oregon.
UK government to prepare standards for large-scale solar
Commitments to sustainability being drawn up by solar industry may not be enough to address fears over visual impact and loss of agricultural land. STA trade body says problems are caused by incentives which fail to encourage rooftop and mid-size schemes.
Schmid delivers first TinPad systems
PV equipment manufacturer Schmid Group has delivered the first TinPad systems for mass production and has also successfully attained module certification for cells with tin rear contacts. The system has been delivered to central Europe according to the company.
Intersolar North America: positive responses from exhibitors
The second day of the Intersolar North America trade show in San Francisco wound down on Wednesday with upbeat assessments from exhibitors as the event continued its focus on new technologies, products and funding opportunities.
Solar Impulse lands in New York
The Solar Impulse has completed its “Across America” mission and landed in New York’s JFK airport on Saturday, July, 6 at 11:09 EDT. Despite a tear in the fabric of the left wing the pilots managed to land the plane.
Dii refutes Desertec claims
Dii comms chief claims Desertec Foundation’s complaint about poor communications is ironic. Spokesman claims his organization read of the foundation’s decision to part company with the consortium via Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Also predicts forthcoming project announcements in Algeria.
Canadian Solar and Strata add 18 MW in North Carolina
Canadian Solar and Strata have finished four projects totaling 24.4 MW that are part of a 15-project, 85 MW portfolio in the state. The latest installations will use more than 60,000 Canadian Solar panels.
