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Total French PV capacity over 1 GW

France’s Ministry of Ecology, Sustainability, and Transport has reported the installation of 720 megawatts (MW) of PV in continental France and its overseas territories in 2010. This brings total installed capacity to over one gigawatt (GW) for the first time.

Czech solar tax to be reviewed by Supreme Court

On March 3, a group of 22 Czech Senators filed a complaint to the country’s Supreme Court against the recently applied retroactive PV law, which saw the introduction of a 26 percent tax on solar energy production.

Israeli PV take off slow, but potential exists

Speaking to pv magazine IHS iSuppli examines both Israel’s PV prospects and its administrative hurdles. Soltec Renewable Energies and Siemens additionally outline their plans for the country, which include the installation of 52 MW worth of PV projects.

Renewable energy investment high, but industry issues remain

Ernst & Young has published its updated renewable energy country attractiveness indices. While it says the “toxic legacy” of the financial crisis is ongoing, new investment in clean energy reached “unprecedented levels” last year, having hit USD$243 billion.

Italy: No PV cap; FIT cuts delayed until April

The EuPD has announced that there will be no market cap placed on Italy’s PV industry. It added that a decision regarding the country’s feed-in tariffs (FIT) will be delayed until April.

Strong PV presence at Ecobuild

Ecobuild, the world’s largest sustainable construction show opened its doors yesterday at the ExCel, in East London. Having got off to a successful start, many believe this year’s event is bigger and better. There is also a strong PV presence.

Tokyo’s PV Expo movers and shakers

The market may not be brimming with excitement like in China, and PV installations may be more focused on the rooftop sector, but things are definitely exciting at the fourth PV Expo in Tokyo, Japan, which opened its doors today.

Italy: PV cap debate heats up

The debate over whether a cap should be placed on Italy’s 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 India’s 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 UK’s Solar Trade Association (STA) and Renewable Energy Association (REA) have announced they will join forces.

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