Japan's PV module shipments soar
Japanese demand for PV modules is exploding and the country is on track to become the second-largest solar market in the world behind China. Looming FIT cuts are unlikely to curb demand in the next two years, says EnergyTrend.
asola to resume module production in Germany
Having undergone a restructuring process following a takeover by Chinese manufacturer STGCON, the Erfurt-based company will resume production next week.
SolarReserve expands Down Under
The California-based large-scale solar power project developer is looking to exploit opportunities in Australia’s off-grid mining sector.
EDF launches first green bond; 350 million slated for solar
The French utility company’s first green bond offering will raise a total amount of 1.4 billion, 25% of which will be earmarked for solar power investment.
UK to cut solar subsidies, boost offshore wind support
The British government says it will “rebalance” renewable energy subsidies in order to encourage private investment in offshore wind projects.
Australia hits 3 GW installed capacity milestone
New figures have revealed that Australia has now installed 3 GW of solar PV. Rooftop arrays continue to dominate the market.
China's solar capacity to reach 10 GW in 2013
Total grid-connected solar capacity in China is set to triple to 10 GW by the end of the year. The country installed nearly 36 GW of new and renewable energy capacity in the first 10 months of 2013.
UK publishes revamped subsidy levels for renewables
The Solar Trade Association applauded the move but took issue with some aspects of the country’s new Electricity Market Reform, adding that developers may continue to rely on the existing Renewables Obligation scheme until 2017.
Quercus to fund 254 MW of PV projects for UK
The asset management company will team up with engineering firm Progressum to deliver 21 PV plants in central-southern England in a deal worth an estimated $490 million.
Hitachi to introduce 1 MW storage system
The company is aiming to meet growing demand for energy storage and stabilization solutions as power grids face increasing challenges in coping with ever more renewable energy. Tests are to start in the U.S. early next year.
