Fukushima fallout could create 100 GW of newly installed PV
Following the nuclear disaster in Japan, Bank Sarasin believes the potential now exists to install an additional 100 gigawatts (GW) of PV by 2015.
First Solar breaks ground in Vietnam
First Solar has officially broken ground on its four-line PV module manufacturing plant in Dong Nam Industrial Park, 25 kilometers north of Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam.
Belectric tops global PV system integrator rankings
Having developed over 300 megawatts (MW) worth of PV systems last year, Belectric has pushed Q-Cells out of the way to sit at the top of IMS Researchs Global PV System Integrator Rankings.
NYSEIA calls for support for solar
The New York Solar Energy Industries Association has called on the state and federal governments in the US to focus future fundings and technical support on solar energy.
UK farmer's association slams solar cuts
THE NFU (National Farmers Union) has labelled the UK government’s cuts to solar subsidies as a ‘ghastly mistake’ and ill-judged, claiming that the cuts will snatch incentives away from farmers and growers.
Italy: On standby
The Italian government looks like it is ready to listen to PV associations. A meeting this week will seal the new proposal for the state of solar in the country.
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.
