Bulgaria unveils sharp PV cuts
According to reports, the Bulgarian energy regulator has cut subsidies for photovoltaics by around 50 percent amid fears of escalating electricity prices.
First modules installed at 230 MW AVSR1 site
Having overcome two major hurdles, the first modules have finally been installed at the 230 MW Antelope Valley Solar Ranch One (AVSR1) plant, located in Los Angeles County. The whole project is scheduled for completion in 2013.
Emerson supplies inverters to 70 MW PV project in California
Emerson has been selected to supply its inverters to two of China-based GCL-Polys photovoltaic projects, located in California, the U.S.
Germany finally compromises on PV subsidies
Germanys federal and state governments have agreed to a phasing out of funding and cuts in the countrys photovoltaic feed-in tariffs. It is expected that the Bundestag and Bundesrat will discuss and make a decision on the compromise this week.
Germany: Bundestag approves new PV subsidy program
The Bundestag has accepted the new EEG (renewable energy law), just hours after Germanys mediation committee reached a compromise on photovoltaic subsidies. Only the Left abstained, as all other parties voted in favor of it.
California: Cupertino completes 20 MW PV project
Cupertino Electric, Incs Energy Alternatives Division has completed a 20 MW photovoltaic project under the Pacific Gas and Electric Companys (PG&E) 500 MW Solar PV Program.
Work underway on MPX and E.ONs Brazilian PV plant
MPX and E.ON have begun working on the expansion of their one MW Brazilian photovoltaic plant. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of the year.
Germany: Milder PV cuts to be announced soon
According to reports, an agreement on Germanys photovoltaic subsidies could be reached before the summer break. A decision was said to have been made at a meeting between new Environment Minister, Altmaier, and opposition and state politicians, yesterday, June 25.
HCPV technology to see rapid growth
While recent price reductions in crystalline-silicon (c-Si) photovoltaics has seen pressure mount on alternative technologies, a new Lux Research report forecasts rapid growth in high-concentrating photovoltaics (HCPV). As such, the future of HCPV may be bright if companies in the field can survive the current tough market.
Campbell Soup installs 9.8 MW plant
SunPower has supplied modules and a tracker system to a Campbell Soup Company site in Ohio. The ground-mounted system, called the SunPower Oasis, will supply 15 percent of the Campbell facilitys power.
