Italy: PV cap debate heats up
The debate over whether a cap should be placed on Italys PV market or not is hotting up. While one minister has been quoted as saying there will be no cap, another is reportedly supporting the move. A final decision is expected to be reached by the end of the week.
India: New PV tax measures announced
Changes to Indias 2011 to 2012 Union Budget have seen solar modules and lanterns reclassified as renewable energy items, rather than electrical items. This means they are now exempt from customs duty.
UK STA and REA join forces
The UKs Solar Trade Association (STA) and Renewable Energy Association (REA) have announced they will join forces.
France to install new PV limits
France will reportedly introduce an annual limit of 500 megawatts (MW) for new PV installations on March 10. However, the new restrictions will be less severe than initially feared.
Italy expected to introduce PV market cap
The Italian Government is expected to introduce an eight gigawatt (GW) cumulative cap on its PV market this week. If the new law is passed, it could mean an end to solar subsidies as early as this summer.
Mounting systems: strategies and competitive landscapes
Mounting equipment may not be the most high-profile PV component, but it is a critical piece where innovative designs can make a big difference to costs. In an interview, Unirac executives discuss their strategies for the North American and U.S. solar markets, and the competitive landscape of a sector that is getting crowded.
First Solar pushes for exit strategy
One thing occupying the minds of First Solar executives these days is how to grab new markets before growth in Europe begins to slow. They spoke at length about this goal while providing a tempered market outlook on Thursday, when they cut their 2011 forecast.
Is CIGS ready for a comeback?
The CIGS PV market is poised for a comeback according to a new report, which identifies three markets ripe for development, and discusses Chinas potential to take the production lead. However, if it wants to make an impact, it must first overcome its manufacturing hurdles.
Germany: Bundestag decides on solar subsidies cuts
Delegates from Germanys Christian Democratic Union and the FDP have won. PV feed-in tariffs (FITs) will be slashed again at mid-year, depending on market growth.
California: New report calls for FITs
In a new 61-page report, San Francisco Bay area activists are calling for the distributed generation of renewable energy in California, the U.S. through a system of feed-in tariffs (FITs).
