Brazil receives requests for 793 MW of PV
Requests for regulatory authorization to develop and operate 34 photovoltaic plants worth a total of 793 MW have been received in the past few days, according to Brazils national electricity regulator, ANEEL.
Big interest in Polands PV market
Currently the government in Warsaw is still struggling with the reorganization of its solar subsidies. Nevertheless, project planners have already put their hopes in a market that promises attractive subsidies for both large and small photovoltaic systems.
MEMC records positive Q3
Despite seeing sales sequentially declining, MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. has seen vast improvements in its Q3 2012 figures, compared to a year ago.
Desertec agreement postponed; project details unveiled
The first Desertec Industry Initiative (DII) reference projects are currently being planned. However, an intergovernmental agreement is still to be signed. Despite this, new details have emerged over RWEs planned Moroccan solar project.
Update: ITC votes in favor of tariffs; finds no critical circumstances
As reported yesterday, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has unanimously determined that Chinese photovoltaic imports materially injured the U.S. industry, meaning AD and CV duty orders will be issued. It has, however, determined that no critical circumstances were present. Thus, retroactive duties will not be applied.
REI: Finance challenges remain
The 6th Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo opened its doors today in Delhi, with fewer exhibitors than last year. Talk at the show has been of the challenges in finding finance to develop photovoltaic projects and of a market under-delivering on expectations.
Bosch introduces further solar scale backs
Bosch has announced shorter working hours for around 3,500 of its solar employees. A complete phase out of photovoltaics is no longer excluded, despite the fact the company distanced itself from solar exit rumors last month.
South African PV developers to invest $114 million in women
Eighteen photovoltaic developers, who have finally signed contracts for 651.53 MW worth of projects in South Africa on Monday, are among 28 renewable energy companies that will allocate US$114 million of their investment to women engaged in energy enterprises.
Serbia: More details emerge on OneGiga PV project
At one GW, Serbia is planning to build the worlds largest photovoltaic project. Project developer, Securum Equity Partners & Associates shares more project and manufacturing details with pv magazine.
New Jersey and Pennsylvania should bank on solar new report
A report commissioned by trade associations representing more than 100 solar companies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania has, perhaps not surprisingly, extolled the benefits of photovoltaics over conventional electricity generation.
