New solar leasing push Down Under
A new campaign to introduce the solar leasing model to Australian households was kicked off today. The campaign is called “Every Rooftop” and is the result of a collaboration between solar developer Ingenero and the NGO Green Cross Australia.
UK: Consumers ready for Time of Use tariffs
The first stage of the U.K.s largest smart grid project has returned results indicating that consumers are ready to embrace Time of Use (TOU) electricity tariffs, if they stand to benefit from lower electricity charges.
UK: Hanwha supplies modules to 16 MW of PV parks
Hanwha SolarOne has supplied modules to 16 MW of ib vogt GmbHs photovoltaic parks in the U.K. Overall, the two companies have worked together on 26 MWp of projects in the country.
Cost reduction and innovation the key for struggling PV laminator producers
Photovoltaic laminator producers see little sign of any upturn in the months ahead, on the back of a tumultuous 2012. Weak demand and factory closures are characterizing the industry, as are overcapacity and U.S. sanctions on Chinese exports. Cost reduction and innovation hold the key to long term survival, however.
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.
11.6 MW PV project commissioned in Indias Rajasthan
India-based KSK Energy Ventures and U.S. company MiaSolé have commissioned an 11.6 MW CIGS thin film photovoltaic project in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
A greener Apple
Apple has managed to up its renewable energy utilization by 114% from 2010, according to the new environment report released by the company. As one of the top global brands, the corporate giant’s goal is to power every Apple facility with renewable energy.
Brazil: Vensolbras to install over 200 MW of PV
New solar energy developer Vensolbras has unveiled its photovoltaic plans to pv magazine. While it is targeting just one MW in 2013, the Brazilian company aims to install over 200 MWp by 2016.
1 MW CIGS reference project completed in China
A one MW CIGS photovoltaic reference project has been completed in Chinas south western province, Yunnan using Manz AG modules.
Sky Solar completes 70 MW Greek PV park
Sky Solar Holdings Co., Ltd has completed and grid connected a 70 MW photovoltaic park in Greece. A 20 year FIT has been secured.
