Polish PV module market worth 120 million in 2011
In 2011, Polands photovoltaic module market was worth as much as PLN 500 million (120 million), according to figures released by the countrys Renewable Energy Institute (IEO) in April.
US military sets its sights on solar to sideline fossil fuels
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) moved ahead this week with its plans to mete out “more fight for less fuel”. With support from the White House, the Pentagon intends to reduce reliance on fossil fuels by building next-generation combat vehicles, making energy storage safer and more effective, and increasing the deployment of renewable energy across Americas Armed Forces to three gigawatts (GW) by 2025.
Hanwha Solar opens North American R&D center
Korea-based Hanwha Solar has opened a new R&D center in Santa Clara, California. The goal is to develop next generation photovoltaic concepts, with a focus on efficiency and low cost.
Nativity scheme: Can Ontario require 'domestic content' for FIT eligibility?
Just how important is “home advantage” to players in the renewable energy sector? It could be a game changer, according to Japan and the European Union, both of which have brought complaints against Canada for violating the rules of fair competition.
Italy: Fifth Conto Energia to come into effect when 6 billion ceiling reached; draft measures laid out
The Italian government has announced that the countrys new renewable energy law, Conto Energia V, will come into effect when the 6 billion photovoltaic feed-in tariff (FIT) ceiling is reached expected to be between this July and October. It has also laid out initial proposals for the new law, which include remuneration cuts, an annual installation cap, and big changes to ground-mounted criteria.
Gehrlicher Solar completes Brazilian football stadium PV project
Gehrlicher Ecoluz Solar do Brasil S.A. has grid connected what it says is the first photovoltaic system on a South American football stadium. The 408 kilowatt peak (kWp) project is located on the Pituaçu stadium in Salvador de Bahia.
Sharp and EGP complete 6 Italian PV projects
Sharp Corporation and Enel Green Power (EGP) have completed six thin film photovoltaic projects in Italy worth 14.4 megawatts (MW).
China: Talesun wins gigawatt solar module order
Solar cell and module manufacturer, Talesun has won a contract from China Merchants New Energy Group Ltd to supply up to one gigawatt worth of photovoltaic modules for solar farms in China and worldwide. The contract, worth US$2.4 billion, will initially be in place for three years.
New York powers ahead with PV installations
According to New Yorks Mayor, the city has tripled the amount of solar energy generated following the completion of 10 new photovoltaic systems. A total of 648 kilowatts (kW) is now installed in the U.S. metropolis.
Japan: 70 MW PV project in the pipeline
Kyocera Corporation, IHI Corporation and the Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd have unveiled their plans to install a 70 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant in southern Japan.
