UK: DECC community solar backing prompts STA 10 commitments amendment
Voluntary agreement by the Department of Energy and Climate Change to explore opportunities for community-backed solar farms triggers revision of STA’s solar commitments.
Germany: PV growth drops to lowest level since February 2011
The demand for photovoltaic systems in Germany reached a new low in September with 110 MW. Nevertheless, solar subsidies continue to decrease. November feed-in tariff rates for rooftop systems up to 500 kW range between 10.98 and 12.62 eurocents per kilowatt hour.
German wholesaler Energiebau files for insolvency
The Cologne District Court has ordered the opening of preliminary insolvency proceedings for the photovoltaic wholesaler. The provisional administrator is reviewing the state of the company. The management is eager to find a solution for its long-term survival.
Aside from problems with Russia, Ukraine offers top conditions for PV
Ukraine has emerged as an ambiguous destination for PV. It provides some eye-catching tariffs and boasts very good solar irradiation. If only political risks did not exist.
Enel takes quarter of capacity in Brazil's solar auction
The Italian developer plans to build 254 MW of solar PV in the state of Bahia, which will require a $400 million investment.
890 MW of solar PV clears in Brazil's reserve auction
Brazil has awarded power contracts to 31 PV projects in its first federal auction specifically for solar. However, the low average clearing bid price of $0.87 per kilowatt hour leaves questions about how many of these projects will be built, and when.
Hanergy expands operations in Silicon Valley
The Chinese company’s new Product Development Group will comprise seven units aimed at expanding its thin-film business operations around the globe.
ACME wins 160 MW in Andhra Pradesh tender
The company’s solar power portfolio has reached 422.5 MW following the additional projects from the state’s request for proposals ACME is now on course to generate 1 GW by 2017.
Vattenfall to focus on renewable energy as it preps exit from lignite business
State-owned Swedish energy giant Vattenfall will in the future concentrate on renewable energy. President and CEO Magnus Hall has announced that the company is considering a “new ownership structure” for its lignite division.
SunPower partners on 3 GW of projects in China
The California-based company is expanding its reach in China with a second joint venture. It’s partnering with TZS, Sichuan Development, Leshan Electric Power and Tianjin Tsinlien; Plans to Utilize Leading LCPV Technology
