Australia: Solar costs could rise 50% if RET cut
Householders could be hit with increased system costs if Australia’s government winds back the Renewable Energy Target.
SolarWorld module shipments reach record levels
Company CEO Frank Asbeck confirms August and July to be best months ever for German companys shipment volumes.
pv magazine weekly news round-up: Aug 22-29
A quick look back at the biggest solar news stories that have grabbed our attention over these past seven days.
A complex market: An interview with Dr. Rodrigo Sauaia of ABSolar on Brazil's PV market
Dr. Rodrigo Sauaia serves as executive director of ABSolar, the Brazilian Solar Industry Association. The following interview was conducted at the Intersolar South America trade show, and addresses the barriers and promise of Brazil’s solar market.
IEA: Uncertainty threatens to slow renewable energy momentum
Annual growth in new renewable power will slow and stabilize after 2014, putting renewables at risk of falling short of the absolute generation levels needed to meet global climate change objectives, the IEA warns.
Review panel puts renewable energy target in crosshairs
The review calls recommends closing the Renewable Energy Target scheme to new entrants and reducing investment and subsidies for large-scale and household renewable energy projects.
Chinese PV suppliers increase global market share
Latest research from NPD Solarbuzz reveals leading Chinese solar module suppliers upped their share of global supply by 26% in Q2.
Germany retrofits 200,000 PV installations to meet 50 Hz requirement
The country has so far upgraded half of the total of 400,000 installations that are affected by the measure to better protect the power grid.
IRENA report outlines green energy solutions for island tourism
The report makes the case that a transition to renewable energy can bolster sustainable tourism marketing strategies, which can in turn increase tourism while improving the well-being of island communities.
World's largest private bank predicts solar-led power revolution
UBS Bank believes large-scale power stations will be redundant within 10-20 years, with solar technology taking their place as chief power source.
