Euro Solar Park signs agreement for 150 MW Serbian PV park
The southern Serbian city of Vranje has signed a preliminary agreement with the Euro Solar Park company for the potential development of a 150 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic park.
Sunlogics expands manufacturing capacity; announces strategic plans
New solar start-up Sunlogics has acquired two photovoltaic module manufacturing facilities. In an interview with pv magazine the company unveils its strategies going forward, including its Chinese ambitions.
Germany: 664 MW of PV installed in June; 15 percent incentive cut likely
According to recent figures from the German Federal Network Agency, new photovoltaic installations amounted to approximately 664 megawatts (MW) in June. As such, it seems likely that incentives will drop by 15 percent next year.
Retail grid parity Down Under
New research from the Australian National University (ANU) shows that if a proposed carbon tax goes through the Australian Parliament on schedule, retail grid parity will be reached right around Australia in a matter of weeks.
SMA revises 2011 forecasts down; announces lay offs
Weak demand in the solar inverter and roof systems businesses has forced SMA to revise its 2011 sales and earnings forecast downwards.
US sees "substantially" decreased PV installation costs
New research has indicated that the installed cost of photovoltaic systems in the U.S. “substantially” decreased in 2010 and during the first six months of 2011. For the first time, data is available on utility-scale installed costs trends.
Brazil: 50 MW PV plans unveiled
Brazils first commercial-scale, one megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant is set to double in size. Plans to ramp up to 50 MW have been unveiled.
Ontario renewable industry tries to rally voters
As the largest Canadian province of Ontario heads towards elections, on October 6, the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) has launched an advertising campaign in an attempt to sway voters in favor of candidates who support renewable energy, including photovoltaics.
US: Rhode Island implementing FITs
Rhode Island has passed a law implementing a limited feed-in tariff (FIT) and set it on a fast track to implementation. Under it, a 40 megawatt (MW) capacity cap for renewables has been set.
PV Rome focuses on Italys solar future
The fifth PV Rome Mediterranean 2011 kicked off yesterday. The future of Italys photovoltaic industry was the main focus of the opening conference. A key advertising theme is “Made in Europe”.
