Ontario opens window for PV rooftop permit applications
The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) today ended a long period of uncertainty over its FIT plans when it opened the application window for small photovoltaic projects, with capacities of 10 to 500 kW.
Suntech signs deal with Italian EPC provider
Despite the troublesome involvement of Suntech’s Italian investment arm Global Solar Fund with the public prosecutor’s office in Brindisi, the Chinese manufacturer has signed an agreement to supply 25 MW of panels to Italian EPC company SunSystem S.p.A.
US firm plans 10 MW of rooftop PV
U.S. self-storage company Extra Space Storage is midway through a program to install 10 MW of photovoltaic panels on 103 of its more than 850 facilities across the country.
First Solar to supply 50 MW Indian schemes
Arizona-based First Solar has signed a deal to supply more than 585,000 advanced thin film modules for two solar plants in Rajasthan, India.
GCL-Poly to supply 150 MW of PV modules to South Africa
GCL-Poly has said it will supply 150 MW worth of its photovoltaic modules to two projects in South Africa.
JinkoSolar to supply 81 MW of PV modules to South African project
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd has signed a contract with WBHO-Building Energy (Pty) Ltd. (WBHO-BE) to supply 81 MW of its photovoltaic modules to a project located in the Cape province. The company has also revealed more of its plans for 2013.
China considers upping 2015 PV target to 40 GW
According to local media, Chinas government is considering raising its 2015 photovoltaic installation target from 21 to 40 GW. Official confirmation is still to be received, however.
Japan: Work to begin on 5.2 MW PV project
Sanko Real Estate Co. Ltd, Solar Frontier and Chiyoda Corporation are gearing up to begin work on a 5.2 MW photovoltaic plant in Japans Ise City, Mie Prefecture.
PV 2012: Strong finish expected thanks to Germany
2012 has been a rough and tumble year for the solar industry in general, having been consumed by anti-dumping and protectionist measures as countries across the world tried to rescue their own manufacturers in the face of massive oversupply and ever-falling prices. However, the year could have been far worse.
China: 2.83 GW of solar to be installed under Golden Sun program
China’s Ministries of Finance, and Science and Technology, and its National Energy Administration have released figures for the second batch of projects under the Golden Sun Program. Overall, it is expected that 2.835 GW of solar will be installed.
