Reuters: Germany will not cut FITS on July 1
Germanys photovoltaic industry suffered a clear break down in the first half of the year. However, Reuters has reported that significantly less than one gigawatt (GW) of new capacity was installed between March and May, meaning there should be no tariff cuts on July 1.
Report: Public Prosecutor's office investigating Conergy
According to a report in the daily newspaper “Handelsblatt”, the public prosecutors office in Hamburg has set its sights on eight former managers of the Hamburg photovoltaic company.
Dyesol takes research to Japan and creates "solar steel" in Wales
Australia-based dye sensitized photovoltaic developer Dyesol has been awarded a prestigious Japanese research grant and announced the creation of worlds largest dye sensitized steel based module, in partnership with Tata Steel in North Wales.
Phoenix Solar undertakes 15.9 MW Thai PV project
Phoenix Solar AGs Singaporean subsidiary, Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd has signed a contract with Solarta Co Ltd for the construction of two photovoltaic power plants worth 15.9 megawatts (MW) in Thailand.
Solyndra completes 3 MW rooftop PV system in Belgium
Solyndra International AG has announced the completion of a three megawatt (MW) rooftop photovoltaic system in Belgium. It is said to be the companys largest project to date.
Samsung announces increased solar focus
Samsung has said that it plans to invest USD$5.5 billion in the development of solar technology and production by 2020.
One stop PV thin film coating moves one step closer
German research institute deposits CIG cells simultaneously on micrometer thin polymer film, without compromising photovoltaic efficiency.
Intersolar: Sony shows off its new rechargeable batteries
Supporting the statement in one of our Intersolar blogs earlier today that batteries and storage technologies are the buzzwords at this year’s trade show, Sony has unveiled its new lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.
India: Details emerge as to T-Solar and Astonfields solar partnership
A strategy to develop 200 megawatts (MW) of installed photovoltaic capacity in India in the next two to four years has become clear in an ongoing European-Indian solar partnership.
Bosch realizes 5 MW UK solar park
On the same day as it was announced that the country will significantly slash its solar incentives from August 1, Bosch Solar Energy AG reports that it has completed work on one of the UKs biggest photovoltaic parks.
