Q4 module price increase
In a price move that hasnt been seen for some time, photovoltaic module prices increased in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to figures published today by IMS Research.
SolarWorld AG holiday card has "Santa Flaws"
Instead of Christmas cheer, SolarWorld AG of Germany apparently sent out a Christmas sneer this seasona not-very-backhanded affront to its Chinese solar industry competitors.
UK: FIT cuts clarity emerges
The British Government has introduced a plan to lower photovoltaic feed-in tariffs (FIT) with effect from March 3, 2012.
Germany: Monthly cuts of FITs planned
The suggestion has been put forth to reduce photovoltaic feed-in tariffs on a monthly basis instead of a half-yearly one. Via this solution, the Federal Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen hopes to prevent anymore occurrences of final spurts of PV installations, like it happened in December 2011.
Siemens and Masdar Institute sign agreement
Siemens Energy and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in the UAE have signed a one-year agreement for cooperation in solar energy technology research and development to enhance the use of photovoltaic (PV) panels in the Middle East region.
Germany: New proposals for solar subsidies
As installed photovoltaic capacity for the fourth quarter, 2011, surprises many, pv magazine speaks with consumer protection expert, Holger Krawinkel, the Head of Building, Energy and the Environment at the Federation of German Consumer Organizations (vzbv).
MEMC refutes Japanese investment claims
Earlier this week, some news outlets published claims that MEMC Electronic Materials, through its SunEdison subsidiary, was going to invest 350 billion yen (USD4.6 billion) in Japans downstream photovoltaic market. The report said that the funds had been earmarked despite many details surrounding Japans feed-in tariff being unclear.
Röttgen for further reductions in solar subsidies
The Environment Minister is for stronger cuts in solar feed-in tariffs (FITs) in Germany. There will be a discussion with industry representatives tomorrow.
New world record for cadmium-telluride
First Solar has announced today that it has achieved 14.4 percent total area efficiency for its CdTe (cadmium-telluride) PV modules. The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) confirmed the record, which eclipsed the prior record of 13.4 percent, which also was set by First Solar.
New analysis shows solar PV is competitive in the Middle East
Solar photovoltaic electricity is competitive with conventional fossil fuel-based electricity generation, particularly for peak demand during the middle of the day, in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to a new report.
