Germany: Energy turnaround is only possible with solar
Provincial minister for environment, climate and energy Franz Untersteller sat down with the Baden-Württemberg photovoltaic industry to discuss the future of renewable energy and photovoltaics in the state at a special meeting.
First day of Asia Solar highlights solar survival strategies
The slowdown of the global solar industry is expected to continue well into this year. The need to understand this “crisis” is crucial, according to the experts, who spoke at the first day of the 7th Asia Solar 2012, in Shanghai, China. Overcapacity, meanwhile, is expected to again dominate discussions, while prices will continue to fall. China’s FIT was additionally criticized.
Solar purchasing group launches
The Solar Purchasing Group (SPG) has been launched to allow members to take advantage of group purchasing discounts when buying photovoltaic materials and components. Things like glass, cells, back sheets, junction boxes, EVA and stringing material will be covered under the program.
REC closes its facility permanently in Glomfjord, Norway
Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has decided to permanently close down its 300 MW monocrystalline wafer plant in Glomfjord, Norway.
Solarhybrid files for bankruptcy
German project developer solarhybrid AG has announced that it will begin insolvency proceedings in Germany.
Germany: Political parties agree on two critical points
The public hearing on the solar subsidy cuts took place today at the German parliament. A collective consensus on two contentious issues in the German EEG for photovoltaics has been reached.
CASE calls on CASM to disclose subsidies
The Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy (CASE) is calling on the seven members of the Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM) to disclose a complete list of government subsidies they have received over the decade. CASE disclosed that it finds the situation disturbing that such highly-subsidized companies can start a global trade war.
E.ON chief prophesizes end of German PV industry
Without mincing his words, Klaus-Dieter Maubach who sits on the management board for E.ON AG, expressed his prophecy that Germany’s solar manufacturing sector will cease to exist in a few years.
China: Big PV project possibilities, but grid and policy issues exisit
The consensus at Solarpraxis’ first “Project implementation conference – China 2012” in Shanghai is clear: the potential of photovoltaic project development in China is huge, particularly in light of falling system costs. However, overcoming policy and grid connection issues is key.
SolarCity attracts $42.5 million for commercial rooftops
Solar lease provider SolarCity has announced a funding deal with Rabobank to fund 30 commercial photovoltaic installations in the U.S. The fund is worth US$42.5 million.
