WWF reiterates push for 100% renewable world by 2050
Reiterating its goal of a world powered solely by renewable energy by 2050, and recognizing the need for new policy following the deadline of its 20-20-20 climate targets, the WWF has released a new report outlining ways the EU can both meet, and increase, its energy commitments.
EU: AFASE-commissioned report shows tariffs shrinking PV jobs
A report produced by independent analysts Prognos and released today, has shown that employment in the solar sector in Europe would decrease on the back of tariffs being applied to Chinese-made solar cells and modules. The study sees tariffs shrinking the European PV market.
EU ProSun says fair competition will deliver jobs
ProSun has rejected the findings of the AFASE-sponsored report on the Sino/EU PV trade case, which was presented today in Brussels. ProSun has argued that fair competition, “is beneficial to everybody.”
US: LADWP receives influx of solar FIT applications
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has received applications to build 107 MW of solar projects in the first week of its new renewable energy FIT program.
PV in the Philippines beginning to pay off
The photovoltaic market in the Philippines may be small, but it is increasingly gaining momentum, with cumulative capacity totaling over 5 MW. An important driver is the high cost of conventional electricity which, coupled with the countrys FIT program, means the technology is starting to pay off.
SolarWorld debt negotiations continue
SolarWorld AG is currently under massive debt pressure. To ease the situation, the company is in discussions with banks and bondholders regarding solutions. None have, however, been thus far found.
India: Andhra Pradesh sees 1.35 GW of solar bids submitted
Over 180 bids for solar projects totaling 1.35 GW have been submitted under Andhra Pradeshs solar policy, thus exceeding the Indian states 1.16 GW target. Meanwhile, Rajasthan has received Indias lowest valid solar bid, and seen the completion of a 40 MW photovoltaic project by Azure Power.
Seoul's solar plans take shape
The Seoul Municipal Government is pursuing its plans to become a leading solar city, with the latest development a “Solar Map” of the city, which will be released next month. The map will show areas suitable for photovoltaics and the savings rooftop installations will deliver.
Europe allocates 5.1 billion for energy, including solar
As the dust settles following all-night negotiations between Europe’s heads of state over the next EU budget, the embattled solar industry has been digesting news of an increase of 20% for the energy budget to 2020.
Study into why German PV is cheaper than US
An in-depth study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has tried to identify why residential photovoltaic systems are so much cheaper in Germany than in the U.S.
