Solars best ever year
The first installment of pv magazines exclusive quarterly global photovoltaic updates, delivered by Mercom Capital Group, looks both at the impact of Japans nuclear disaster and analyzes why 2010 was solars best year.
2011 "pivotal" for US as solar identified as fastest growing industry
A new research report has found that solar is the leading industry in the U.S. However, there are still hurdles such as red tape and financing to overcome if it wants to continue on its strong growth path.
Australia: New government promises push to solar
The Liberal/National Party Coalition swept to power in elections in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) last weekend delivering the biggest defeat in Australian electoral history and some interesting developments for the PV industry.
Mars discovery heralds new era for PV industry
A new material has been discovered in space which, if it can be replicated, could hold the key to previously unimagined PV cell efficiencies.
PV: Spain approves 116 MW for Q1 2011
The Spanish Ministry for Industry has announced the approvals for new PV installations which have the right to obtain the feed-in tariff. Meanwhile, in the second quarter, the new, reduced tariffs will come into effect.
California: 33% RPS a step closer to reality
New Californian legislation which, if approved would see private and public utilities in the U.S. state obtain 33 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020, has taken a step closer to becoming a reality.
Suntech responds to SolarWorld threat
Competition in the PV sector is getting tougher, and companies are getting nervous. Suntech has reacted calmly to reported attacks from German competitor SolarWorld.
Spain stops subsidies for 350 solar plants
Spains national energy commission, CNE has suspended solar subsidies for 350 installations, after finding that that they were not generating electricity when they claimed to be.
PV: Second quarter 2011 predicted to be "exceptionally challenging"
According to new research, the global PV market demand has got off to a weak start, with price reductions failing to boost the market. Furthermore, the second quarter of the year is predicted to be “exceptionally challenging”.
Global solar shares boosted by Germanys first Green win
Solar stocks around the world have risen after Winfried Kretschmann became the first regional Green Party president in German history. In an interview with pv magazine Wolfgang Seeliger speaks about the countrys political influence on the rest of the world, as well as what the win could mean for PV.
