Canadian anti-dumping investigation launched against Chinese silicon metal
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated investigations this week into silicon metal exported from China. The investigations follow a complaint filed by Québec Silicon Limited Partnership of Bécancour, Québec, operated by Globe Speciality Metals.
Gauss Energía unveils 30 MW Mexico PV plans
Gauss Energía, a business development firm specialized in Mexicos energy sector, has announced it will launch into operation its US$100 million 30 MW Aura Solar I photovoltaic plant this August. It is expected to be the largest photovoltaic plant in Latin America when complete.
Enel to add 55 MW of PV capacity in Romania and 21 MW in Italy
In its 2013 to 2017 business plan, Enel Green Power states its aim to install 55 MW of photovoltaic capacity in Romania, and 21 MW in Italy by 2017.
Continued low booking levels for equipment manufacturers [Updated]
SEMI has released the “4Q12 Worldwide Photovoltaic Equipment Market Statistics Report” with global PV equipment billings and bookings data. The report shows that billings and bookings remain low. Asia dominated sales with China taking the lead.
Surviving the PV module downturn until 2015
NPD Solarbuzz’s latest report shows that a module market downturn and further consolidation are to be expected until 2014. Recovery is forecasted to begin in 2015. Surviving the downturn phase will be a key objective for manufacturers.
US: Two arrays in April and a CEO to look out for
Cincinnati-based project developer Melink Corporation and Solectria Renewables from Massachusetts commissioned a 2.15 MW solar array at the Cedarville University in Ohio. Recently Solectria’s CEO was also named as “2013 Women to Watch.”
Database of US solar performance launched
The U.S. Energy Department has launched an anonymous open source database of the long-term performance of solar projects across the country.
Germany: A brake on Altmaier's "electricity price protection"
The German government has made it official: The proposed “strompreisbremse” or electricity price protection as it is loosely translated, will not materialize since both the states and federal government have failed to come to an agreement. The brake on rising electricity prices is not expected until the next elections in September.
ABB acquires Power-One [Updated]
Power and automation technologies giant ABB has announced the acquisition of Power-One. With this move ABB secures its new position as one of the leading global suppliers of solar inverters.
EU plans renewables-friendly grid expansion to 2050
The need to incorporate solar and other renewables into the European electricity grid network has prompted the launch of the e-Highway2050 project.
