CPUC approves 250 MW PV PPA for First Solar subsidiary
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved a 250 megawatt (MW) 20 year power purchase agreement (PPA) between Southern California Edison Company (SCE) and First Solar subsidiary, Silver State Solar Power South, LLC.
India: Lanco accused of flouting JSSNM guidelines
Touted as the worlds most expensive publicly funded solar energy program, Indias much hyped Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) has hit its first roadblock. The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) alleges that the Lanco Group has flouted the programs guidelines to corner a big share of the photovoltaic projects under first batch of Phase 1.
Large-scale PV a key focus for Gehrlicher's new Turkey JV
Gehrlicher has released further details of its new joint venture (JV) with Turkish energy company, Merk Solar Enerji Çözümleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. ?ti. Specifically, the German solar company says it will focus on large-scale photovoltaic projects.
Isofotón and CNOOC form Chinese JV
Spain-based Isofotón and Chinese oil company CNOOCs subsidiary, Tianjin Lishen Joint-Stock Battery Co., have formed a joint venture (JV) in China. They have also made public their photovoltaic pipeline plans.
China cuts PV funding
According to media reports, the Chinese government in Beijing has scaled back its Golden Sun Program subsidies and its feed-in tariff rates following an increased demand for photovoltaics in the country.
Siemens awarded 4.4 MW PV contract by US Army
Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. has been awarded a US$16.8 million contract by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center to carry out energy conserving upgrades. These will include the installation of a 4.4 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic system.
EU criticizes Spains renewable energy moratorium
Commenting on Spains recent announcement that it has suspended all feed-in tariffs for new renewable energy projects, the EU Commission says it fears disturbing impacts on the investment climate in the renewable sector, as a whole, could occur.
Greece announces new PV rates
The Greek government has announced changes to its photovoltaic subsidies. It has also highlighted the important role the technology plays in Greece.
Switzerland also publishes PV tariff cuts
Switzerlands Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) has announced that photovoltaic feed-in tariffs (FITs) will decrease by a total of 18 percent.
Arizona: Fluor to install 125 MW solar plant
Fluor Corporation has been awarded both an engineering, procurement and construction contract, and an operations and management contract by Arlington Valley Solar Energy II, LLC (AVSE II) for a solar plant worth 125 megawatts (MW).
