China sets 10 GW installed capacity target for 2013
Reuters are reporting that China has set a goal to install 10 GW of new solar capacity in 2013. This would more than double its current cumulative capacity of 7 GW.
Solar Frontier achieves CIGS "cells" at 19.7%
Japanese thin film manufacturer Solar Frontier has claimed a cadmium free CIGS efficiency record, on tiny cells measuring 0.5cm x 0.5cm. The efficiency of 19.7%was measured by Japans National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, and is an improvement on the previous record of 18.6%, which had stood for a decade.
Polysilicon industry to resume growth in 2013
Bernreuter Research sees rising demand with new PV installations of 36 GW. According to the latest Bernreuter Research analysis the global polysilicon industry will resume growth and increase production by 6.5% in 2013.
UK and Italy: invest in solar or "pay the price"
Energy market analysts with GlobalData have sent a warning to U.K. and Italian consumers, saying that they should “invest in solar or pay the price”. The analysts cite gas price instability as the key driver in making solar a sound economic decision for consumers.
2013 China PV demand to amount US$3 billion
NPD Solarbuzz has stated in its China Balance of Systems Market Report that revenues of CNY 19.5 billion (US$3.1 billion) will be made available to PV balance-of-system suppliers in the Chinese market this year.
US military continues to invest in PV
In another sign of its continuing and robust support for photovoltaics, the U.S. military has given the go-ahead for a 12.3 MW installation at the Joint Military Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst in New Jersey.
Greek PV Association to oppose government levy on parks??
The Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Energy Producers (SPEF) has filed a formal complaint at the European Commission with regards to the special levy the Greek Government has imposed on photovoltaic parks.
LDK Solar regains compliance with New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has sent a notice to LDK Solar stating that the company is in compliance with NYSE’s continued listing requirement of a minimum average closing price of US$1 per share over a consecutive 30-trading day period.
India: Lukewarm response to Tamil Nadu's 1000MW tender
The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Limited (TANGEDCO) has received a total of 92 applications for 104 projects totaling 499 MW after bids opened last week. The target has been set at 1000MW of solar projects for this year.
Crowdfunded solar to go live
Solar Mosaic, a crowdfunding solar startup from Oakland California, will launch its online marketplace today, offering microinvestors the chance to put their money towards a solar installation.
