Intersolar: A view to post-FIT PV
Markets in which photovoltaics can be a true competitor with traditional energy sources was one of the themes emerging from the first day of the Intersolar Europe Convention, which began in Munich yesterday. German market integration measures, future developments in Spain and the importance and potential of storage technologies all emerged as themes.
Trina Solar: EU trade case major setback for PV
With only days to go before Intersolar Europe opens its doors, talk of an EU trade case – similar to the U.S.-Sino one – is becoming more common on the photovoltaic rumor mill. Chinese manufacturer Trina Solar has made adjustments to cope with the provisional tariffs imposed and Ben Hill, President of Trina Solar Europe, spoke to pv magazine about its possible implications and more.
"Kickstarter for solar" raises US$2.5 million
California-based Solar Mosaic has received US$2.5 million in funding to expand its solar-crowdfunding model. While details are scarce and the website still under development, the companys model is widely tipped to allow investors to fund a part of a solar installation, through its online portal and profit from the proceeds.
Amendment: Global Solar Energy seeks investors
Flexible CIGS manufacturer, Global Solar Energy has announced it is looking for new investors to come on board, in order for business to progress to the next phase.
Croatia announces drastic FIT cuts
The Croatian government has drastically lowered the countrys renewable energy feed-in tariffs (FITs). The period for which they are paid, however, has been extended.
Konarka: Technology not market to blame
Lux Research released a statement today setting out that it was Konarkas technology and strategy that was to blame in the firms failure, not the photovoltaic market itself.
Italy: Conto Energia V to be published by end of June; amendments likely
Italys government is expected to have a final draft of the Conto Energia V by the end of next week, thus preparing it for publication in the countrys Official Journal at the end of June. Following a meeting with the countrys regions, a number of amendments are likely to be adopted.
Solarhybrid insolvency proceedings open
The insolvency process has begun for Germanys Solarhybrid AG.
Employees want to take First Solar over
Part of First Solar Inc.’s German workforce has said it wants to continue producing the manufacturers photovoltaic thin film modules, according to media reports. However, in the future they will only make modules for small rooftop systems.
Solar trade case will go to Europe
According to industry analysts at Jefferies, the anti-dumping and countervailing duty trade case will move to Europe this month.
