Solarex: Waiting for Turkey's real market push
The Solarex confab in Istanbul, which runs through Saturday, is enjoying bustling attendance, with a slew of international companies showcasing products and services. German equipment manufacturers in particular have reported good business in Turkey.
Turkish PV market expanding despite growing pains
Local developers expect at least 500 MW a year of new installed PV capacity in Turkey starting in 2016 despite the difficulties facing the sector.
EU calls for market-based initiatives to replace green energy subsidies
The European Commission has adopted new rules for public support of renewable energy and environmental protection projects that offer greater protection for energy intensive industry.
US adds 2.2 GW of PV in 2013
Distributed solar PV capacity in the United States grew by an estimated 1.9 GW last year, most of which was located in California.
Martifer Solar connects nearly 80 MW to UK grid
The Portuguese company has completed the largest PV cluster built to date for Lightsource Renewable Energy. Martifer has installed almost 110 MW of solar projects in the U.K. in the past year.
Polish government approves renewable energy bill
Poland, which generates some 90 percent of its electricity from coal plants, is seeking to increase renewable energy to at least 15 percent by 2020 in order to meet EU targets.
UK solar strategy favours commercial rooftop at expense of solar farms
Swathes of commercial and industrial roofs could be transformed into solar energy generating plants under a new solar strategy unveiled by the U.K. government on Friday.
SmartFlex aims to revolutionise custom-made PV elements
A European project called SmartFlex aims to develop what it calls “a prototype production line capable of manufacturing photovoltaic modules in accordance with architects’ individual requirements.”
Russian solar sector heats up
Moscow-based conglomerate Renova Group is leading the way in Russia’s solar development. The company’s subsidiaries are partnering with local and foreign players on PV projects throughout the country.
India's PROINSO signs deal with China's JinkoSolar
The India- and China- based companies have signed a deal for an undisclosed amount that will see the Chinese company have its products distributed around India.
