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Australia: scrapping of carbon tax unlikely to stop solar

The Australian Federal Parliament voted to scrap the country’s carbon price last week, causing concerns as to the future of PV in the country. However, the Australian Solar Council says that the move won’t halt the growth of solar.

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Italy: MegaCell to invest EUR 10 million in former Helios cell fab

Franco Traverso’s recently launched company will begin manufacturing new high-efficiency bifacial solar cells by the end of 2014, reaching an annual capacity of 80 MW next year.

Renowned environmentalist challenges UK's commercial solar sector

Growth of the U.K.’s commercial rooftop solar sector is hindered by a lack of governmental appetite for the segment, argues Jeremy Leggett.

SolarWorld restructuring triggers 50 MW supply deal

Satisfactory resolution of the company’s annual general meeting 2014 culminates in the announcement of a 50 MW solar module delivery order.

Exclusive: momentum building for global PV association

Efforts to establish a global solar PV association are picking up pace, with some national and regional bodies meeting for a third time tomorrow to try and hammer out a plan for the embryonic global industry body.

Chile's capacity of solar PV under construction nearly triples in one month

The latest report from the Center for Renewable Energy has found a huge jump in project starts over the last month. These numbers are similar to GTM Research’s estimates.

Singapore removes solar energy grid cap

The country’s Energy Market Authority has announced that the 600 MWp ‘hard cap’ on solar energy will be replaced by a dynamic pathway that will allow more solar to be fed to the grid.

Yaskawa expands into US inverter market with Solectria acquisition

Deal sees the Japanese technical giant acquire the fifth-largest inverter supplier in the U.S., becoming the only company to feature in the top 10 of the world’s two biggest inverter markets.

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Chinese PV market closed to European inverter suppliers

The booming Chinese market remains a major challenge for European PV component suppliers. Swiss inverter manufacturer SolarMax has reported that it received a “bloody nose” through its attempt to develop business in the country.

South Korea announces $1.94bn clean energy plan

Government plans to create six energy-related businesses, one of which will focus exclusively on kickstarting the country’s solar rental market.

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