pv magazine's weekly news roundup
A quick look back at the biggest solar news stories that have grabbed our attention over these past seven days.
China adds 3.3 GW of solar in six months
The Asian superpower is on track to eclipse Europe as the world’s solar powerhouse this year. But the first-half figure is well short of halfway to the stated target of 13 GW of new solar this year.
Lenders and leading developer focus on Nigerian market
Nigeria’s solar PV programme is expected to benefit from the latest funding approvals from a group of international lenders mere months after the country’s energy sub-sector attracted a leading global solar PV developer.
Smart money against hitting EU target
The EU is on track to fall short of its target of having smart meters in 80% of households by 2020. Member states have committed more than $60 billion to the smart meter roll out.
SolarWorld refutes White House involvement in US-China trade dispute
The German and U.S. solar manufacturer has denied rumors that the Obama administration has pushed for a compromise in the ongoing trade row but has told pv magazine the two conditions it’s demanding for a negotiated settlement.
Spanish solar power topped 8% penetration in July
Solar PV and CSP accounted for 8.3% of the energy mix, with renewables combined generating 37.6% of all electricity for the month.
China PV target cut to 13 GW for 2014
Installation target revised downwards from 14 GW as China switches solar focus towards greater distributed generation.
Bulgarian Constitutional Court hands down victory to solar industry
Bulgaria installed just 1.18 MW in the first half of 2014, confirming the country’s PV sector stall. Amidst the gloom, a court ruling last week has provided a needed ray of light.
Hanwha Q CELLS to top 1.5 GW production capacity before 2015
German PV company to add 230 MW production capacity to domestic and Malaysian fabs, grows shipments 68% in first half of 2014.
SMA posts increasing half-year losses, expects upturn in H2
The German inverter manufacturer blamed weak demand in Europe for growing first-half losses but expects international demand to drive a dynamic second half in 2014.
