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Yingli expands commitment to Spain Despite the turbulence in Spanish solar policy, Yingli solar is expanding its presence in Spain, partly as a base from which to reach other markets. By the end of the year, the Chinese module manufacturer plans to expand its service center in Madrid.
pv magazine
Jun 17, 2010
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Spanish associations still struggling with government over FITs Until now, the Spanish photovoltaics associations have not been able to come to a compromise in terms of the planned reductions of feed-in tariffs. Negotiations were held between the parties yesterday.
pv magazine
Jun 16, 2010
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Germany: Bundestag and Bundesrat remain divided over FITS issue The mediation committee between the German Bundestag and the Bundesrat for solar promotion – set up to find a compromise regarding the issue of feed-in tariffs (FITs) – failed to reach a consensus after meeting for the first time yesterday.
pv magazine
Jun 16, 2010
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Availability of critical raw materials for PV under pressure The availability of “critical” raw materials for products like thin layer photovoltaics (PV) is coming increasingly under pressure, according to a new report published by the European Commission, due to the growth of developing economies and new emerging technologies.
Becky Beetz
Jun 16, 2010
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BP oil spill a "wake-up call" for solar industry The Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) has said that the BP oil spill has been a “wake-up call” for the industry to develop clean energy sources, like solar.
pv magazine
Jun 15, 2010
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Spain plans to reduce payment rates for existing facilities by 30 percent During a controversial closed meeting held today, Spain’s Industry Minister, Miguel Sebastian informed industry associations that from July 1 remuneration rates for existing photovoltaics plants could be drastically reduced.
pv magazine
Jun 15, 2010
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UK solar market could create 100,000 jobs by 2030 A new report has said there are “massive” opportunities for job creation within the UK solar sector over the next two decades. It was also found that solar photovoltaics (PV) has the potential to help the UK become carbon neutral by 2030.
Becky Beetz
Jun 15, 2010
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Solar powered aircraft to undergo night flight trials A solar powered aircraft, which flew its first successful flight in April, is due to undergo night flight trials.
Becky Beetz
Jun 15, 2010
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Asia: Air Liquide signs 10 new PV contracts Ten new long-term contracts with photovoltaics (PV) industry leaders in China, Malaysia, Taiwan and Japan have been signed by international producer and distributor of cryogenic liquids and gases, Air Liquide.
Becky Beetz
Jun 14, 2010