Australian PM courts further solar controversy
Ahead of the G20 Brisbane summit in November, Tony Abbott’s office has been accused of trying push this week’s environmental goods deal off the discussion table.
Pakistan approves feasibility study for solar project
Nawaz Sharif’s government is considering three more feasibility studies after 24 letters of intent for solar schemes were issued. Sharif’s rural electrification program is continuing apace.
US projects on hold as trade dispute ripples through industry
Along with the World Cup soccer semifinals, the U.S. China solar trade dispute was a major talking point at the Intersolar North America, which wound up yesterday in San Francsicso. Tim Brightbill, SolarWorld’s legal council in dispute, said the effect of the trade dispute and potential anti dumping tariffs and duties will not affect the U.S. market dramatically.
Sharp bows out of 3Sun joint venture
Italian developer Enel will take over Sharp’s solar PV module purchase obligations as well as its share in a separate joint venture which builds, owns and operates PV plants using 3Sun modules.
India update: New committee for 7.5 GW PV project, Andhra Pradesh eyes 300 MW plant
Three of India’s largest states have pushed forward plans to meet their PV installation targets, including bringing the 7.5 GW project in Jammu and Kashmir one step closer.
British Gas ignites PV ambitions with $100 million UK investment
The UK’s largest utility will partner with Gen Community to deliver solar panels to local government sites across the country.
UK solar companies win High Court FIT compensation claim
Court rules in favor of compensation claim for 14 companies aggrieved at government changes to the feed-in tariff introduced in 2011.
EU reaches deal on Germany EEG reform, awards EUR 1bn climate change funding
The European Commission says Germany has agreed some key changes to the legislation outlined in its energy transformation plans.
Zimbabwe plans 300 MW solar PV project
The African nation’s power minister reveals details of $250 million plan, which will consist of three separate projects open to tender.
Kyocera sues Hanwha Q CELLS Japan over patent infringement
The Japanese company files lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court against Hanwha Q CELLS Japan for alleged patent infringement of its three-busbar solar cell technology.
