Solar pioneer calls for more PV communication
In an exclusive interview, pioneering photovoltaic researcher, Martin Green has called for more efforts to be made in advocating photovoltaics in the wider community and within the power industry.
Germany: RWE turns off nuclear and looks to solar power
German utility giant RWE is now considering investments in solar energy and wants to completely move away from nuclear power. The new chief executive seeks to restructure the energy giant.
Centrotherm appoints restructuring officer
Germanys centrotherm photovoltaics AG has appointed a new chief restructuring officer (CRO) to help implement its ct focus restructuring program. Meanwhile, the company founder has stepped down.
Japan: New PV FITS to prompt 3.2 GW installation growth
3.2 GW, or US$9.6 billion worth of new photovoltaic installations are expected to be added in Japan, following the countrys solar electricity price announcement on June 18.
NovaSolar bankruptcy announced
Thin film manufacturer, NovaSolar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to news reports.
Phono Solar: Diverse offerings key to impacting challenging market
Tier-two Chinese manufacturer Phono Solar said that the key to making an impact in the current challenging photovoltaic market is continue to develop diverse offerings targeting a number of market segments. Phono Solars Global Marketing Manager Eric Yuan spoke to pv magazine at the Intersolar Europe trade show.
Lack of consumer understanding highlighted in solar survey
According to Applied Materials fourth annual solar energy survey, while many consumers are said to be “optimistic” about the renewable energy, there is a lack of understanding regarding costs and adoption rates.
India ups renewable energy commitment
Indias Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy has announced the increase of the countrys 2020 renewable energy targets, from six to 15 percent.
Intersolar: Inverter manufacturers say quality over quantity
While visitor numbers at the Intersolar Europe 2012 are expected to be down on last year, inverter manufacturers have reported that visitor quality has been high and that the inverter hall has been buzzing with activity.
In burst of energy, New Jersey Outshines California
The U.S. added several more notches to its sunbelt during the first quarter (Q1) of 2012, according to a newly released market report. During the first three months of the year, Tennessee (number five), Hawaii (six),and North Carolina (seven) secured spots among the top ten states, ranked by installed solar capacitypushing Maryland (12), Oregon (13), and Texas (15) farther down the list.
