Greece adds 793 MW of PV in Q1 [Updated]
Greece added 793 MW of photovoltaics in the first quarter of 2013, according to national electricity market operator (LAGIE). In March alone, 259 MW of new capacity was installed. Meanwhile, a new renewable energy systems (RES) bill has been introduced.
SolarWorld interested in Bosch's solar production
SolarWorld CEO Frank Asbeck has told Germany’s Handelsblatt that the company is interested in a part of Bosch’s solar cell production unit.
Global PV inverter market shakeout and geographical shifts expected, says GTM
European photovoltaic inverter manufacturers see their profits shrink as low-cost Asian players gain ground, according to a new report released by GTM Research. Increased competition is also coming from diversified giants.
UK: Lightsource adds 133 MW of PV in Q1 2013
Lightsource Renewable Energy Ltd has completed and commissioned 34 photovoltaic projects totaling 133 MW in the first quarter of 2013.
ReneSola to supply Enerparc with modules
ReneSola has signed a deal with EPC Enerparc AG to deliver 43.6 MW of modules between April and June this year. 35 MW will be delivered via ReneSola’s OEMs in Poland and India.
Japan: Meeco Group announces joint venture with BIJ, finergia
The meeco Group has announced the creation of a joint venture with Japans BIJ Corporation and Italy-based finergia advisory & finance. The new company will focus on clusters of small on- and off-grid photovoltaic plants in Japan and its neighboring markets.
New solar policies in India expected to increase demand; help improve margins
According to Bridge to India, close to 1.5 GW of PV projects are currently under development in India. It forecasts that over 1 GW of new capacity will be installed this year. Meanwhile, 2014 is expected to see new installations exceeding 2 GW. Jasmeet Khurana provides a project update and looks at the different state policies.
California: New group formed to defend net metering
A coalition of solar companies and physicians has been formed in California, to push back against utility company attempts to wind back net metering for solar customers.
SDG&E signs three PV PPAs worth 47 MW
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has signed three solar PPAs for a total of 47 MW.
Japan: PV on the ascent, but nuclear power uncertainty remains
The Japanese Ministry for Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has announced that the total combined renewable energy capacity between April 2012 and January 2013 has reached 1,394 MW. Photovoltaic capacity alone accounted for 1,392 MW.
