APAC to account for 11 GW of PV demand
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is forecast to account for 11 of the expected 31 GW of photovoltaic demand in 2013, according to NPD Solarbuzz. China is expected to compensate for a demand decrease in Germany. Meanwhile, supply chain fragmentation is set to continue.
Inverter manufacturer announces global projects
German inverter manufacturer Kaco new energy GmbH has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi electronics company AEC to make and distribute its products from Riyadh.
Canadian Solar: Bad debts and arbitration hit the accounts
The key number in the fourth quarter and full year figures released by Canadian Solar is the company’s general and administrative expenses which, the company says, unfairly skew perceptions of its performance in 2012.
India: Same again for Karnataka round two
The Indian state of Karnataka has announced the second round of allocations under its solar policy and is seeking to generate 130 MW of projects to follow on from last year’s 80 MW.
UK: Smaller PV presence at Ecobuild 2013
In contrast to Ecobuild 2012, where PV companies, including installers, wholesalers and distributors, inverter suppliers, framing equipment firms and module manufacturers, dominated the exhibition, this years show saw a declining PV industry presence.
Germany: Consensus for fundamental EEG reform
The German Federal Environment Minister wants a fundamental reform of Germany’s renewable energy law, or EEG. His ideas received wide support at a meeting between the German Chancellor, ministers and associations.
Lobby group calls for national standard for US rooftop solar
The Solar Freedom Now (SFN) grassroots campaign to make household solar affordable has stepped up its campaign by demanding a national policy for all U.S. householders.
US: SolarCity adds photovoltaic customers but losses widen
SolarCity’s impressive new customer numbers and MW deployment figures fail to mask the fact the California-based solar company’s losses widened in a tough 2012.
Oahu celebrates dedication of 5 MW Kalaeloa solar scheme
A dedication ceremony was held today for the largest solar farm on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
US leads China in solar exports
Bring it on! The United States doesnt know its own strength when it comes to competition with China, according to a report just released by the Washington, DC-based Pew Research Center. And that holds especially true in the high-profile, ultra-competitive photovoltaic market sector.
