Solar storage needs stable and sustainable market development
Solar storage solutions are integral to the further development of the photovoltaics industry. However, cowboys “looking to make a quick buck” need not apply, as stable and sustainable market development is required, according to feedback from EuPD Researchs first “Storage & Solar Briefing”.
Solyndra files anti-trust lawsuit against Suntech for "illegal cartel"
The bankrupt Solyndra filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Suntech Power Holdings Company Ltd and other Chinese companies on October 11 in San Francisco, the U.S., accusing them of, among other issues, “running an illegal cartel”.
Centrotherm submits reorganization plan on time
Centrotherm photovoltaics AG has today submitted its reorganization and future concept plan, on time, to the Ulm District Court.
US Commerce votes in favor of duties for Chinese PV manufacturers
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has concluded that Chinese manufacturers have sold solar cells in the U.S. at dumping margins. Meanwhile, in the CVD investigation, duties will be retroactively applied to all Chinese photovoltaic cell and module imports that entered the United States beginning December 3, 2011.
Germany: Environment Minister, Altmaier wants EEG overhaul
Peter Altmaier wants a “top to bottom” reform of Germany’s renewable energy law, or EEG. He sees the target for renewable energy sources rising to 40% by 2020, from the previous goal of 35%, but also seeks restrictions for renewables. Storage is to be anchored in the EEG.
Record Q4 PV inverter shipments predicted; China to overtake Germany
Global photovoltaic inverter shipments are expected to reach 8.6 GW in Q4 2012, thus representing the “largest final quarter ever recorded”. Despite this, falling inverter prices are predicted to dampen revenues. Meanwhile, in 2013, China is set to become the largest market.
Suntech CFO resigns
Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd interim CFO has resigned from her post. Anlin Ting-Mason will stay on as CFO of Suntech America, however.
Chile launches online tool to study solar availability
A new online tool that permits solar energy developers to precisely explore the availability of solar resources for the entire territory of continental Chile has been launched by Chiles Ministry of Energy, and the Faculty of Physical Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Chile.
SolarWorld vows to fight PV trade case loophole
If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) declines to impose tariffs on photovoltaic modules made in China using cells manufactured in third countries, SolarWorld has said it will “immediately” seek separate action.
New off-grid PV concepts unveiled
Although off-grid photovoltaic technology still represents a relatively small market segment in the solar industry, for many, the technology has become vitally important. At the second Off-grid Experts Workshop organized by Phaesun, numerous specialists met in order to discuss the newest concepts.
