Italy closes first PV register
At midnight, registration for Italys first photovoltaic register under the Conto Energia V expired. GSE is scheduled to publish the list of projects eligible for a feed-in tariff (FIT) in October.
Bulgaria: Up to 39% retroactive grid fee for PV operators
The Bulgarian state regulator has introduced a retroactive renewable energy grid fee. Under the new rules, photovoltaic operators will have to pay back up to 39% of their feed-in tariffs (FITs). While the fee is supposed to be temporary, no deadline has been provided.
OPIC to fund 60 MW South African PV project
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) will invest up to US$250 million in its first photovoltaic project in South Africa.
Fluor Corporation plans 170 MW PV project in California
Fluor Corporation has been awarded an EPC contract to construct a 170 MW photovoltaic plant in southern California by Centinela Solar Energy, LLC, a member of the LS Power Group. It is scheduled to be online by mid-2014.
Sonnedix closes 90 million financing on 24 MW French PV project
Sonnedix has closed a 90 million long term non-recourse project financing deal on its 24 MW photovoltaic project in north eastern France with HSH Nordbank AG.
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.
