Austria enhances PV incentives
While it took the Alpine republic a long time to negotiate new regulations for its solar subsidies, there is now a compromise that will give the green light to photovoltaic technology in Austria.
BIPV predicted to be worth $11 billion by 2016
New research from NanoMarkets forecasts that building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) product revenues will exceed USD$11 billion in 2016. Meanwhile, installed BIPV capacity is set to increase to 3.6 gigawatts (GW).
Arista widens solar focus with new Helios partnership
Under a new agreement, Helios Solar Works will manufacture and supply photovoltaic modules to Arista Power, which is currently expanding its solar presence.
Germany: EEG amendment passed
The German Upper House of Parliament has passed its Renewable Energy Act [EEG] amendment.
Green energy investments rise by 32 percent; boosted by European rooftop PV
A new report has found that investment in green energy rose by 32 percent in 2010. This increase was largely driven by the small-scale photovoltaic rooftop sector in Europe and wind farms in China.
Australia: New renewable energy agency announced at Canberra solar roundtable
A gathering of solar industry heavyweights held in Canberra today has prompted the early release of details about a new body to oversee the future of renewable energy projects in Australia.
Italian PV association calls for market certainty as investor confidence fails
Investor concern among Italian and foreign photovoltaic operators is said to be running high after rumors emerged that the government would further cut incentives. Despite assurances to the contrary, GIFI says the industry is panicked.
US non-residential PV pipeline hits 17 GW
There are currently 17 gigawatts (GW) worth of photovoltaic projects in the U.S. pipeline, according to new research.
Mixed outlook for PV inverter market
Due to oversupply in the photovoltaic market in 2010, the global inverter market is expected to decline by over 10 percent, to below $6 billion this year. The long-term outlook is, however, positive.
Ontario: PV projects worth 27.5 MW approved
Feed-in tariffs for six new large-scale photovoltaic projects totaling 27.5 megawatts (MW) have been secured in Ontario this week.
