Updated: 500 MW Blythe project abandons CSP in favor of PV
The first 500 megawatt (MW) phase of the one gigawatt Blythe solar project will be converted to use photovoltaics instead of concentrated solar power (CSP).
Indias Karnataka invites solar bids worth 80 MW
The Indian state of Karnataka is inviting bids for solar projects worth 80 megawatts (MW). A draft of the power purchase agreements (PPAs) offered under the policy has also been released. Criticism is aimed at both the lack of experience required for developers, and the benchmark tariffs set.
US to install 2.4 GW of PV this year
According to new research, the U.S. will see a total of 2.4 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic projects installed this year, marking an increase of 166 percent. Newly added capacity is expected to increase to 3.1 GW in 2012 and 5.5 GW in 2015.
DOE provides cloud surveillance at Copper Mountain
As part of a project to predict output levels from large solar parks, the vast Copper Mountain solar complex will be equipped with cloud imaging devices called Total Sky Imagers (TSIs). The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is funding the project as a part of its SunShot Initiative.
JA Solar lowers full year shipment guidance on back of Q2 results
In reporting its second quarter (Q2), JA Solar has mainly recorded year-on-year gains, but sequential losses. As such, the company has lowered its full year guidance.
Evergreen seeks Chapter 11 protection; more manufacturers to follow
Evergreen Solar has filed for voluntary bankruptcy and has announced plant closures. Analysts warn more companies, like SolarWorld and Schott Solar, are at risk.
Deutsche Bank praises German PV policy
Deutsche Bank has labeled Germanys feed-in tariffs (FIT) as ‘Best-in-Class’ while offering comment on balancing policy longevity and supporting investor security.
Canadian Solar on a Q2 roll
While many photovoltaic module manufacturers are paying the price for 2011s weak demand, Canadian Solar has been relatively unaffected by the dismal market conditions.
Italy: GSE adjusts PV subsidy register again
The Italian network authority, GSE, has published an updated list of the photovoltaic systems that will receive subsidies this year. Currently more than 2,700 projects are on the waiting list.
US: Lease programs expand with new Sungevity and Citigroup fund
Citigroup Inc. announced today that it will create a US$50 million fund with photovoltaic lease provider Sungevity, for installations in eight states. The funds will facilitate residential solar installations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland and New York.
