India: 4 GW power plant project launched
The Indian government has announced plans to build the worlds biggest solar power plant, in the Rajasthan province. While huge, at 4 GW in total capacity, the projects timeline is a long one.
SolarWorld's Asbeck rekindles interest in Bosch
Right after introducing measures to save his own photovoltaic company, SolarWorld CEO Frank Asbeck is drawing up plans again, this time for Bosch Solar. A German newspaper report confirms Asbeck’s interest in parts of Bosch Solar.
Boston ranked as most energy-efficient US city
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ranks Boston as the most energy-efficient of 34 major U.S. cities rated.
Spain's competition watchdog blasts government plans to tax solar
The country’s National Competition Commission has warned the government that its plans to limit and tax solar power generation will damage Spain’s economic competitiveness.
China imposes new solar industry guidelines
The Chinese government has issued new regulations requiring domestic PV manufacturers to not only invest in the expansion of production capacities, but also in research and development and quality control.
PV book-to-bill ratio to remain at sub-parity levels for Q3
NPD Solarbuzz forecast a tenth consecutive quarter where net bookings for PV equipment lag behind recognized sale revenues.
Energy Capital developing 300 MW plant in Utah
The U.S. state of Utah has lagged behind other western states in installed solar capacity, but that is slowly changing. Energy Capital Group has unveiled plans for a 300 MW PV plant in the state.
Germany: RE law reform threatens energy transition
As Germans prepare to go to the polls on Sunday, renewable energy policy remains a point of contention among diverse interest groups. Proposals to overhaul the current RE law leave out grass-root endeavors, however.
EIB to support Indian renewable energy projects with EUR 80 million loan
The European Investment Bank (EIB), supported by Italian export credit agency SACE S.p.A, signs EUR 40 million loan as first instalment to SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited (SREI) to finance renewable energy projects in India.
Xevel to invest $85 million in Russian solar projects
In a major public-private partnership in Russia’s solar sector, state-owned Rusnano and private business group Renova’s joint company Xevel is to invest nearly $85 million into construction of solar power plants in Russia.
