PV Parity Project calls for greater support for PV self-consumption
The PV Parity Project, which aims to increase PV penetration in the EU, is ending its campaign with an argument for stronger support for self-consumers to ensure greater competitiveness.
SolarWorld buys Bosch solar division
In taking over the majority of Bosch Solar Energy, Germany’s SolarWorld secures a high-performance cell production plant that boosts its overall production capacity to more than 1 GW. SolarWorld will keep some 800 Bosch employees.
IBC Solar inaugurates 2.3 MW plant in Portugal
For German PV company IBC Solar, the first turnkey project in Portugal underscores the group’s growing international presence while garnering praise from local leaders.
First Solar lands in Japan
With construction underway on its first thin film plant and a new distribution deal for its TetraSun crystalline silicon modules, First Solar is set to expand operations in Japan despite the country’s long aversion to cadmium.
LDK Solar posts third-quarter loss of $127 million
In a move that will improve its domestic business operations, LDK Solar has secured an onshore credit facility of up to $256 million. The company’s offshore operations remain unable to meet short-term liabilities, however.
Brazil launches first solar auction with price ceiling of $109
The state of Pernambuco has set a price ceiling of $109 per megawatt hour for Brazils first auction aimed exclusively at solar energy projects scheduled to take place on December 20.
Duke Energy to build three solar projects in North Carolina
Duke Energy Renewables is partnering with SunEnergy1 on three large-scale solar farms in North Carolina that will use 140,000 ReneSola PV modules.
Residential PV systems cut summer peak demand by more than 50%
A new study by the Pecan Street Research Institute has found that west-facing solar systems in the U.S. state of Texas reduce peak demand from the grid by up to 65% while south-facing arrays result in a 54% drop.
US company Astonfield to install pilot PV project in Oman
The solar installation will be implemented with the assistance of local firm Multitech, and should begin commercial operation in mid-2014.
US to become third-largest PV market in 2014
A PV pipeline in excess of 43 GW represents 7% growth in a year, propelling the U.S. to third-place in 2014 installation projections, behind China and Japan, reports NPD Solarbuzz.
