China: Big PV project possibilities, but grid and policy issues exisit
The consensus at Solarpraxis’ first “Project implementation conference – China 2012” in Shanghai is clear: the potential of photovoltaic project development in China is huge, particularly in light of falling system costs. However, overcoming policy and grid connection issues is key.
SolarCity attracts $42.5 million for commercial rooftops
Solar lease provider SolarCity has announced a funding deal with Rabobank to fund 30 commercial photovoltaic installations in the U.S. The fund is worth US$42.5 million.
UK: Solar-power potential of 500,000 homes mapped
At the EcoBuild trade show, opening its doors tomorrow in London, one display will demonstrate a unique aerial mapping technology and method for calculating the energy potential of roofs. Bluesky, the company behind the technology, says that it has mapped 500,000 roofs in the country.
Growing anti-nuclear sentiments in east asia
Ahead of the Nuclear Security Summit which will take place in Seoul, South Korea, anti-nuclear activists from across Asia have gathered in the city center to express their opposition to nuclear.
LDK Solar revises down Q411 guidance
Declining photovoltaic wafer and module prices have been blamed for LDK Solar revising down its revenue guidance for the fourth quarter of 2011, from US$440 to $520 million, to $440 to $450 million.
Solar energy funding stalls in the US Senate
Proponents of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) loan program took a tumble on the Hill this week as Republicans ratcheted up election-year resistance to both solar grants and renewable energy subsidies.
Israel: Arava given go ahead for 40 MW PV project; Suntech unveils plans
Photovoltaic activity in Israel is heating up: Arava Power Company has unveiled its US$150 million project plans; and Suntech discusses upcoming policy changes, which may result in higher photovoltaic quotas, and provides updates on its Israeli activities, including project pipelines and the market pullout of one of its modules.
Solar thermal exempt from Indian import duty
Solar thermal plant equipment will be exempt from import duty in India. Indias finance minister made the announcement today. The belief is that project costs could be lowered as a result. Photovoltaics was not mentioned, however.
US DOC pushes antidumping duty deadline back to May
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has again pushed back the deadline by which it has to make a preliminary determination of the antidumping duty investigation.
Norways green battery vs. hydrogen storage
According to the industry experts present at the first “Energy Storage” conference, held this week in Düsseldorf, Germany, either technology could win the race to enable Germanys renewable energy future.
