EU Pro-Sun: No influence on module prices
After the anti-dumping accusations, EU ProSun has now filed a complaint against alleged unfair subsidies given to Chinese solar manufacturers by the Chinese government. Different opinions arise on the impact this will have on module prices and the PV market.
US: SEIA chief says Georgia Power deal is not enough
The head of U.S. trade association for solar energy SEIA says today’s announcement by utility Georgia Power of its intent to expand solar capacity by 210 MW, has to be just the tip of the iceberg.
Norfund to invest up to US$33 million in South African PV
A Norwegian investment fund for developing countries has announced it will raise its NOK 80 million (US$13.9 million) commitment to solar projects in South Africa to up to NOK 190 million ($33 million).
Germany: Solon to develop second PV scheme in Lübesse
German company, Solon Energy has won the race to develop the second photovoltaic project in Lübesse, Germany.
India: Andhra Pradesh announces solar policy
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced its solar policy. Tax benefits are on the table for projects, as well as exemptions from power transmission fees. The Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy will remain in place until 2017.
Smart work by Kyocera in Los Alamos
Japan’s Kyocera Corporation has opened the first international smart grid demonstration project on U.S. soil at Los Alamos in New Mexico.
EU PVSEC: Side events steal the show
Like the grey clouds sitting heavily in the skies overhead, the dampened mood in the photovoltaic industry has continued to dominate talks during the third day of the EU PVSEC trade show in Frankfurt today. Despite this, varied side events have presented opportunities to provide a note of optimism, and to introduce new business models for equipment and material suppliers.
Bernreuter Research sees rebound for leaner polysilicon
Germany-based Bernreuter Research says that according to its analyses, the polysilicon sector will slowly recover from its current oversupply situation by 2014. The findings were presented at the 27th EU PVSEC in Frankfurt am Main.
Conergy cancels long-term wafer contract; transfers PV plants to MEMC
Conergy AG has cancelled its long-term photovoltaic wafer contract with MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. As a result, the German company no longer expects to reap a positive EBIDTA in 2012. It has also agreed to transfer photovoltaic power plants to MEMC.
Updated: Isofotón unveils 300 MW Saudi PV plans
Isofotón and Industrial Systems Corp (INDSYS) have signed a joint venture agreement to install 300 MW of photovoltaics in Saudi Arabia. The two parties will also develop projects across the Middle East, North African (MENA) and Indian regions.
