Poor PV demand and declining European share set to continue into 2012
Analysts at Jefferies have painted a poor picture for photovoltaic demand during the first quarter (Q1) of 2012, and “very real demand concerns” for the whole year. Overall, they expect European and global demand to fall by 42 percent and 10 percent, respectively. However, it is believed that 2013 will see a market revival.
UK: DECC takes FIT appeal to Supreme Court
Following the High Court ruling at the end of January, which saw the U.K. Department for Energy and Climate Changes (DECCS) judicial appeal regarding feed-in tariff (FIT) changes thrown out, the department has officially announced it will be lodging another appeal.
Japan: 10 MW thin film power plant activated
Solar Frontier president, Shigeaki Kameda, attended a ceremony last month to activate the 10 megawatt (MW) Mt. Komekura Solar Plant, in the Yamanashi Prefecture, central Japan.
7.5 MW PV plant in Thailand online
Work has been completed on a 7.5 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic park, located in Thailands Dan Khun Thot district, in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
First Solar resolves AVSR permit issue
The permitting issue with the Antelope Valley Solar Ranch 1 (AVSR) photovoltaic project has finally been resolved, meaning U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) financing can go ahead.
SunPower deposition reveals details over former employees who 'stole off' to SolarCity
On February 13, San Jose, California-based SunPower Corporation filed a motion for a temporary restraining order in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the residential solar array supplier, San Mateo-based SolarCity Corporation, as well as five individuals: Tom Leyden, Matt Giannini, Dan Leary, Felix Aguayo, and Alice Cathcart.
Hold that subpoena: White House is steamrolled on Solyndra testimony
There is a saying that elephants never forget and now U.S. Republicans, whose party is symbolized by a pachyderm are proving that theory, possibly to their own political detriment.
SunPower remains confident, despite negative income
Considering the year some had in 2011, SunPower seems to have emerged relatively unscathed. While the company suffered financial losses, it also posted revenue and shipment records. It believes it is well positioned for the future, however the analysts warn that it is “too early to get excited” just yet.
China: JA Solar supplies modules to 23 MW PV project
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd has supplied 23 megawatts (MW) worth of its photovoltaic modules to a project in Chinas Ningxia province.
SDG&E signs 200 MW PPA for Mount Signal Solar project
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a subsidiary of California-based 8minutenergy Renewables for its 200 megawatt (MW) Mount Signal Solar project.
