AFASE: Punitive PV tariffs put 30,000 European jobs in danger
In a new study, AFASE has laid out the consequences it expects anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers in Europe will have. Expected European-wide is a fall in demand, job losses and price increases.
Germanys Energy Minister opens 13 Forum Solarpraxis
Germanys federal Energy Minister, Peter Altmaier has opened the 13th Forum Solarpraxis. In his speech, he linked his political fate with the success of the energy transition. In the coming week, Germanys first EEG dialogue on photovoltaics is expected to take place.
Renewable energy VC funding to triple
A new report, released today by Frost & Sullivan, has predicted that venture capital (VC) funding to renewable energy technologies is set to triple by 2020. The analysts report that this is due to, “environmental support for lower carbon footprint, and innovation in renewable energy technologies.”
Meyer Burger to cut workforce further
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has announced it will cut around 250 jobs across the group. The Swiss company has already reduced its workforce by around 500 this year. The challenging photovoltaic market conditions have been cited as the reason.
US: Georgia Powers solar initiative approved
The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved Georgia Powers Advanced Solar Initiative (GPASI). Overall, the utility aims to acquire 210 MW of solar power over the next two years.
US announces Asia-Pacific energy partnership
The Presidents of the U.S. and Indonesia, and the Sultan of Brunei have proposed the formation of U.S.-Asia Pacific Comprehensive Partnership for a Sustainable Energy Future. Under the partnership, the U.S. has said it will provide up to US$6 billion in support.
Germanys Altmaier sees benefits of PV cuts
Germanys Environment Minister expects new photovoltaic capacity additions to halve in 2013. These expectations would fall in line with the governments annual expansion plans.
Australias Solmessis claims proposed 80 MW PV plant close to grid parity
Australian developer Solmessis claims its proposed flagship project, located in the northern state of Queensland, will be all but commercially viable even without government financial incentives or subsidies.
Renewable energy the cheapest option for off-grid power
An influential lobby group, which counts energy policymakers of 102 governments plus the E.U. among its members, has produced a costing analysis that concludes renewable energy should be the default option for providing electricity to the millions of people in the world without grid access.
Interview: GE Power Conversion on PV inverters, competition and storage
Last September, GE Energy invested US$3.2 billion in acquiring Converteam. In an interview with pv magazine, Stefan Franko, business leader for renewables at GEs Power Conversion business, talks about photovoltaic inverter technology, global markets and what the GE acquisition has brought to the Converteam table.
