European consortium highlights competitiveness of PV
The PV PARITY Project has concluded that grid parity is imminent in several countries. The European wide project bases its results on system prices, retail electricity prices, cost of financing, and capacity in countries to self-consume PV power generated.
Oerlikon completes sale of solar business
Oerlikon has announced that it has closed the sale of its solar business to Tokyo Electron Ltd. (TEL). TEL acquires 100% of Oerlikon Solar shares with cash proceeds for Oerlikon amounting to CHF 250 million (207 million).
Japan: ORIX to develop 200 MW as market blossoms
In another sign of the moves into photovoltaics by a diverse collection of Japanese industrial players, financial services group ORIX has announced its plans to develop 200 MW of solar projects over the next three years.
QBotix receives US$1 million under SunShot Initiative
Robotics company QBotix has received a US$1 million development award under US Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative.
Emerging markets to grow to 12 GW p.a. by 2017
IHS has plotted the shift away from established markets towards emerging markets in its latest photovoltaic market report. It has forecast cumulative demand of around 30 GW to be delivered by the emerging markets over the next four years.
AEG and ITM cooperate on energy storage
AEG Power Solutions has signed an agreement with energy storage and clean fuel company, ITM Power. The companies will cooperate on integrating ITM Power’s electrolyser with AEG PS’s power control electronics.
Q3 "turning point" for China Sunergy
China Sunergy CEO Stephen Cai has suggested that the companys Q3 financial results, released today, indicate a “turning point” for the company. The cell and module manufacturer posted a net loss of US$23.2 million for the quarter, an improvement on a net loss of $30.3 million in Q2.
Ontario: Government committed to strengthening FIT program
The Ontario Minister of Energy Chris Bentley has issued a Directive to the Ontario Power Authority to finalise the FIT program.
13th Forum Solarpraxis ends on a positive note
The solar branch will have to tide through challenges, but it can also look forward to the light at the end of the tunnel.
Australian report pushes 100% renewable energy future
A new report, released today by Australias Climate Commission, has made the case for a vastly expanded role for renewable energy in the country. The report argues that Australia is currently in “critical decade” in which a transition towards renewable energy, including photovoltaics, is made.
