Mexico is in pole position in the race for PV grid parity
The first edition of a newly launched global monitor detailing the race for photovoltaic grid parity has ranked Germany at the foot of the seven countries studied. Meanwhile, Mexico has taken pole position.
Germanys CDU seeks to abolish EEG
While Germany’s FDP politicians call for a rapid reform of the EEG, and the transition to a quota system in the medium term, the CDU party is setting its sights on Europe. Following the EU Energy Commissioners requests for the European-wide promotion of renewable energies, a proposal has been presented to the CDU, which could herald the end of the EEG in Germany.
New report evaluates global PV
Weighing in at a hefty 56 pages and 2MB, the World Research Institutes (WRI) study of the global onshore wind and photovoltaic industries provides a useful introduction to the renewables story so far, but provides little new insight to seasoned observers.
Solar business drags down Applied Materials' results
As Applied Materials today revealed its Q4 and financial full year results, chairman and CEO Mike Splinter struck an upbeat note, despite solars poor performance.
Community-owned solar: Like drinking milk without caring for the cow
Community-owned solar power is on the rise in the U.S. Kent James, chief strategy officer of Martifer Solar USA has implemented a series of projects with the Colorado-based Clean Energy Collective. In the following interview, he speaks to pv magazine about the benefits and barriers of the model, and discusses why the real traction for rapid solar garden development lies in its broad appeal for utilities.
Yingli issues preliminary Q3 guidance
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has issued preliminary Q3 2012 earnings results. Overall, it expects photovoltaic module shipments to decrease and a negative gross margin.
Conduit invests in 2 Peruvian PV plants
New York-based private equity investment firm Conduit Capital Partners LLC has revealed the details of its investment in two Peruvian solar plants worth 40 MW.
Tokelau officially becomes worlds first 100% PV powered territory
Tokelau, comprised of three small atolls in the south pacific ocean, has officially become the worlds first territory to be 100% powered by photovoltaics.
Industry analysis: Half of tier 3 polysilicon suppliers face bankruptcy
The bleak outlook for the global polysilicon industry has been laid bare by the prediction that half of the world’s tier 3 polysilicon suppliers face bankruptcy in the months ahead.
Were under no pressure to sell modules at a loss Canadian Solar CEO
Tier 1 photovoltaic module supplier Canadian Solar has released Q3 figures that show declines in the volume of modules shipped and in revenue, thus culminating in a net quarterly loss of US$43.7million.
