US: Citizens Energy Corporation inaugurates 2 PV plants
U.S.-based Citizens Energy Corporation has inaugurated two PV plants totaling 3.6 MW in Agawam, Massachusetts.
20 MW PV plant commissioned in Rajasthan, India
Jakson Power Solutions has commissioned a 20 MW photovoltaic plant in Indias Rajasthan. The Indian company intends to install a further 80 MW over the next three years.
Chile receives US$50 million funding for PV projects
Chile’s Ministry of Energy has received US$50 million of international funding for photovoltaic projects. The government hopes it will help boost the number of grid-connected installations in the South American country.
Lightway Solar receives Chinese government approval to build 50 MW PV project in Romania
China-based manufacturer Lightway Solar has recently received approval from China’s Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to develop 50 MW of photovoltaic plants in Prundu, Romania.
Massachusetts surpasses 250 MW goal, aspires to reach 1.6 GW
Massachusetts governor has announced that his state has surpassed its goal to install a total of 250 MW of photovoltaics by 2017 four years early. It now aims to reach 1.6 GW by 2020. This growth rate is said to be one of the fastest in the U.S.
UK publishes new FIT rates; records 70% increase in PV capacity
The U.K. has published its new FIT rates, due to take effect in July. The countrys 2012 energy statistics have also been released. According to the figures, 3.2% of energy was generated from PV, while renewables accounted for 11.3%. Overall, the government is confident growth will continue.
Malta launches 21 million PV subsidy scheme
Malta has launched a photovoltaic subsidy and rebate scheme worth 21 million, according to local media. The fund is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and will pay a FIT rate of 0.22/kWh.
SunPower shines a ray of light with Q1 figures
With the help of veteran investor Warren Buffett’s decision to buy the 579 MW Antelope Valley Solar Projects, California-based SunPower has announced that rarest of things in the solar industry a positive quarterly update.
Largest Californian solar facility up and running
NRG Energy will cut the ribbon today on its 66 MW Alpine Solar Generating Facility, California’s largest fully operational solar generating plant.
Mercury is falling on EU solar barometer
The changing balance of power in the global solar marketplace with the emphasis shifting from the EU to Asia and the Americas has been emphasized by a new set of European statistics.
