China Wind Power to add 200 MW of solar by 2015
A strategic agreement between China Wind Power and CNNC Rich Energy will bring another 200 MW of solar capacity to China by 2015.
Poland continues to struggle with its renewable energy law
Renewable energy promotion in Poland has suffered a number of setbacks. Discussions over the draft law, originally scheduled to come into play this January 1, are, once again, underway. According to reports, the Economy Ministry is seeking to lower subsidies for photovoltaics, wind and biomass.
Cyprus introduces net metering for residential PV systems
The Cypriot Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) announced a number of steps on Friday, aimed at facilitating development of PV in Cyprus. Among them is the large-scale application of net metering.
El Salvador to build 14 MW plant
The government of El Salvador is gearing up to build a 14 MW photovoltaic plant with financial help from German state bank KfW. It is expected to be the largest system of its kind, when complete.
Germany likely to see storage subsidies on May 1
German state bank KfW says it is ready to start support of storage systems for photovoltaic systems in early May. The green light is, however, still to come from Germanys Federal Environment Ministry in Berlin.
Avancis closes 20 MW CIGS PV facility in Germany
CIGS manufacturer Avancis will turn one of its manufacturing facilities in Germanys Torgau into a technology center. As such, 67 temporary employment contracts will not be renewed, and employees at the companys Munich-based research department are to be relocated to Torgau.
Germany calls for coal exit
According to a new survey, 80% of German citizens have said they want to put a stop to coal power generation. In their opinion, the phase out of coal-fired electricity should be completed no later than 2040.
US: DOC asks customs to review Chinese PV imports
Chinese solar manufacturers are misreporting and underreporting their imports to evade new tariffs, according to the Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM). It adds that the U.S. DOC has asked Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to review the claim.
US: Insufficient funding for energy research
MIT Professor Dr. Ernest Moniz made his pledge at the full committee hearing held this Tuesday, which will eventually decide if he is the man to take over as U.S. Secretary of Energy. The fact the U.S. is not spending enough on energy research was highlighted during the Q&A session. Moniz added that more focus needs to be placed on solar.
Yingli top global PV module supplier in 2012
Yingli was the top module supplier in 2012, as previous leader Suntech slipped to fifth place in the rankings, according to an analysis published by research company IHS. Meanwhile, photovoltaic companies are said to be increasingly internationalizing their business models.
