South Korea eager to develop solar in Honduras
South Korea and Honduras are partnering on a wide range of areas, including renewable energy. The Asian powerhouse is providing nearly $50 million for solar projects in the country.
Import duties: further movement in EU-China negotiations
The EU and China are apparently continuing intensive negotiations on a possible settlement of the PV product trade dispute. EU trade commissioner Karel De Gucht and Chinese Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng are due to discuss the matter later this week. Moreover, the EU has reportedly offered China a compromise.
China lifts PV installation target to 35 GW by 2015
In order to stimulate PV consumption and control industrial overcapacity in the domestic market, China has increased its PV energy target to 35 GW by 2015.
Activ Solar commissions fifth Odessa park
Activ Solar is building a 34 MWp Bolgrad Solar Park in Odessa, Ukraine. The project, which will feature 141,000 modules, brings the Austrian company’s installed capacity in the region to 180 MWp.
Renesola raises shipment forecasts
Renesola saw shipping levels during the second quarter surpass initial predictions. The revision means more optimistic full-year figures for the Chinese manufacturer.
First Solar, SunEdison unveil big plans in Chile
Chile’s scenic northern region continues to attract ambitious photovoltaic projects. First Solar is planning a 162 MW, $370 million plant in Copiapó, while SunEdison is looking to build a 92 MW, $241 million solar park in Tarapaca.
Long Island Power Authority wants another 100 MW of solar
The success of Long Island’s Clean Solar Initiative in New York has sparked plans for second round. The new projects must be 100 kW to 2 MW.
Europe's PV industry rallies against import tariffs
Part of Europe’s PV industry is increasing the pressure on the European Commission’s punitive import duties against Chinese solar products. The CEO of German module manufacturer Solar-Fabrik is demanding the end of the anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese cell imports in an effort to ensure the competitiveness of the European production sector.
EU targets German Renewable Energy Act
The European Commission appears to be sharpening its focus on Germany’s Renewable Energy Act due to possible violations of European Union competition regulations. Energy-intensive German companies that have profited from incentives could be forced to pay back millions in back payments, according to German weekly Der Spiegel.
Solar thermal scheme is no threat to PV in the UK
The U.K.’s renewable heat incentive will rebalance a regime previously skewed towards PV, says the country’s trade body, adding that leveling the playing field will enable people to make the right choice and incentivize mixed systems.
