French Government plans FIT phase out
To further develop photovoltaic power in France, the new French government has recommended a change from the current feed-in tariff (FIT) system, available for systems up to 100 kWp, to an auction system.
Fronius expands US operations; aims to become number 1 inverter supplier
Underpinning its U.S. market expansion, Fronius has announced it will begin inverter production at new headquarters in Portage, Indiana soon. The Austrian-based company will also introduce its Fronius Service Program to the U.S.
Spain introduces 6% energy tax
Photovoltaic producers will now have to pay a 6% tax on any income they earn from generating solar power, including from feed-in tariffs (FITS).
China: Construction on 40 MW PV project underway
China-based Shanghai Surpass Sun Electric Co. Ltd has started construction on 2 photovoltaic plants worth 20 MW each, in the province of Qinghai.
GE and Xtreme Power form storage partnership
GE Energy Storage and turnkey energy storage and power management system solutions provider, Xtreme Power have formed a partnership under which they will develop energy storage solutions for the grid.
Japans new solar era takes shape
Evidence is mounting that Japans solar market is in the early stages of a boom. Reports of US$2 billion in investments in only months, a proposed zero-nuclear future energy plan, and analyst predictions of a shift towards commercial, industrial and utility scale PV are all pointing to a new era for photovoltaics in Japan.
SPI a hotbed for PV technology launches
A host of new photovoltaic technology advances and new products were unveiled during the Solar Power International show in Orlando this week, alongside concerned conversations about the U.S.-China trade case, and new partnerships companies are seeking in order to survive the crippling price pressure in the industry.
Grid connected PV needs incentives to grow profitably
Without support, grid connected photovoltaics cannot grow profitably, states Navigant Research’s Paula Mints. Furthermore, while traditional energy sources are likely to continue to receive subsidies, it cannot be assumed photovoltaics will reach grid parity without them.
Chile: "Largest" PV plant completed
What has been described as Chiles largest industrial photovoltaic plant 1.4 MW has been completed. There are plans to scale it up to 25 MW over the next few years.
Isofoton reveals plans to manufacture PV in Saudi, Brazil and China
Spain-based Isofotón has revealed further details about its new photovoltaic manufacturing facility in Napoleon, Ohio. The company has also told pv magazine at the Solar Power International that it intends to set up module manufacturing operations in Saudi Arabia, Brazil and China.
