EU ProSun files second solar complaint
EU ProSun, headed by SolarWorld AG, has filed a second official complaint to the European Commission, this time accusing Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers of receiving illegal subsidies.
Meyer Burger announces 303 Watt PV module
Using just 60 solar cells, Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has created a 303 W photovoltaic module in production conditions. “Significant” cost reductions are expected to follow.
Solar inverter plant opens in South Africa
Netherlands-based power equipment supplier, 3W Power/AEG Power Solutions, has officially inaugurated its new solar inverter manufacturing facility in South Africa.
EU PVSEC: Grid connection challenges can be overcome
Grid connection and stability issues can be overcome to encompass a more electricity-intensive energy mix in Europe, with photovoltaics supplying up to 25% of that demand by 2030. The findings have been released in a report by EPIA on the first day of the EU PVSEC tradeshow, which began today in Frankfurt.
Renewables only energy source to offer price reductions
Renewables, led by photovoltaics, are the only options for energy price reductions in the future, says the European Commissions Joint Research Center (JRC). In addition to calculating how many GWs of photovoltaics could have been installed using past fossil fuel subsidies, its new report looks at investment in the sector, and emerging markets.
China: Aleo terminates avim solar module production
Aleo solar AG has announced the termination of its avim solar production Co. Ltd. joint venture (JV) in China. The decision has affected 246 employees.
PV stabilization phase predicted in 2013
Rewards in the form of “strong” market gains await those photovoltaic module manufacturers that survive 2013, states NPD Solarbuzz. It adds that 2012 end-market demand for product is unlikely to reach 2011s record levels. Overall, just under 30 GW of photovoltaic demand is predicted for 2012.
Austria stops tariffs for PV systems over 500 kWp
Austrias government has unveiled a new Green Energy Act, under which feed-in tariffs for photovoltaic plants over 500 kWp have been removed. Meanwhile, a new support structure has been devised for building integrated and rooftop systems.
Centrosolar: Rumors of an Asian investor intensify
According to media reports, the entrance of an Asian investor into Germany-based Centrosolar AG is imminent, following the decision of two of Centrosolars board of directors to sell their entire share packages over the counter.
Air Liquide unveils new solar R&D lab
Air Liquide has inaugurated its new R&D lab in France. Via a solar cell pilot manufacturing line, the company aims to speed-up the introduction of next generation passivation and light trapping technologies.
