Fotowatio starts project in Texas
Spanish company Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Inc. (FRV) has completed financing and has begun construction on a 30 megawatt photovoltaic project in Texas.
India: Northern Central Railway turns to solar
The irregular power supply in the northern region has propelled the Northern Central Railway (NCR) to use solar energy on a wider scale for operation of railway crossings.
Q-Cells enters Japanese residential market
German company Q-Cells is entering the Japanese photovoltaic residential market with integrated PV solutions. To facilitate this move, the company has set up Q-Cells Meister Club or QMC.
Algeria: centrotherm and Kinetics Germany collaborate
centrotherm photovoltaics and Kinetics Germany signed an agreement with the Algerian state utility Société Nationale de l’Electricité et du Gaz (Sonelgaz) for the development of an almost fully integrated solar module factory in Algeria.
First quarter revenue cut for LDK Solar
LDK Solar cut its forecast for the first quarter of the year from between $800 and $850 million to $745 to $755 million.
Ottawa: Renewable Energy Co-op in need of solar investors
The first energy co-op in Ottawa is seeking investors in solar projects for the city.
Australian PV industry demands answers
Australias solar industry is keenly awaiting a number of governmental decisions as problems over pricing and available funds threaten a rethink on the countrys current system of rebates.
DOE study says PV can boost home premiums
According to new research issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), there is “strong evidence” to suggest that homes which incorporate photovoltaic systems attract higher premiums than those which dont.
More delays for Italy
Anyone expecting a quick decision on Italy’s draft decree will be sorely disappointed. The saga over solar incentives, which has been ongoing since February, took a new twist yesterday after it was reported that a key meeting has been delayed.
Italy: Complicated tariff times ahead
The Italian Government has released its solar regulation draft. Under it, support for rooftop systems remains strong. Large scale systems will be subject to an annual cap, the mechanism of which has been described as complicated. Meanwhile, 2013 will see the market sale of solar electricity eliminated, and the country’s 2016 solar target will be raised from eight gigawatts to 23.
