Solar panels as standard feature in development
Los Angeles based KB Home will incorporate solar panels as a standard feature for its ten new developments.
German 2010 PV installation figures announced
Newly installed PV capacity in Germany almost doubled in 2010. However, the solar subsidy cuts were not implemented without consequences. Almost 7,250 megawatts (MW) were installed, which is much less than originally expected by the grid operators.
2010 PV market growth strong
Newly installed global PV capacity reached 18.2 gigawatts (GW) in 2010, according to a new report, thus representing annual growth of 139 percent.
Importance of PV module quality to increase
PV module quality, materials, production and market issues are set to be the themes of an upcoming workshop in Germany. A key discussion point will be the integration of quality measures into production lines.
UK outlines plans to lower FITs; industry outraged
The UK Government has announced its plans to cut PV feed-in tariffs (FITs). Under the proposals, support for all new and standalone installations over 50 kilowatts (kW) will be reduced. The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has reacted with outrage.
Germany: Government approves solar cuts
The German Federal Government has approved an early reduction of its solar subsidies.
France: FIT opinion divided at PV Power Plant conference
A conference in Paris highlighted the fact that opinion over the French Governments decision to cut the countrys feed-in tariffs (FITs) is divided.
Australia: NSW state election could see green power surge
The upcoming election in the Australian state of New South Wales could see a substantial shift towards a more environmentally friendly power supply in the countrys most populous state, if the Green Party secures the votes that it is expected to.
Ecobuild 2011 shines a light on PV
?The world’s so-called ‘biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment’, Ecobuild, closed its doors on another successful event. This year, PV was well represented, with a noticeable increase in industry attendees.
Nuclear power comes under attack; solar stocks increase
Following the explosions at several of Japans Fukushima nuclear power plants, and the uncertainty surrounding their safe shutdown, global calls for renewable energy to replace nuclear have been made. Solar stocks have also profited.
