US contemplates solar domestic content requirement rules
Two U.S. Senators have unveiled their plans to introduce a domestic content requirement, in order to prevent Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers from taking advantage of the countrys 30 percent tax credit.
Belectric installs 1 GW
Germany-based Belectric says it has installed one gigawatt (GW) of photovoltaics worldwide. The “milestone” was achieved following the commissioning of a series of multi-megawatt projects at the start of this week.
GCL and Isofoton unveil 1 GW solar plans
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited and Isofoton S.A. have signed a memorandum of understanding, under which they plan to develop one gigawatt (GW) worth of solar plants across the globe.
SNEC: 30+ percent tariffs lead to unintended consequences
On the final day of the SNEC trade show in Shanghai, the unintended consequences of the 30-plus percent tariffs that are set to imposed on photovoltaic exports from China to the U.S. have begun to emerge. Taiwanese manufacturers look set to benefit most, while opportunities may also arise for equipment manufactures.
China: CNPV to install 2.5 GW
Under a new agreement, CNPV Solar Power SA has said it will install 2.5 gigawatts (GW) worth of photovoltaic projects in China’s Shandong area.
Clean Power Research launches tool for analyzing solar irradiation
An accurate and cost-effective technology for analyzing solar irradiance could help utilities increase photovoltaic generation into the grid. A new technology launched by Clean Power Research aims to address this issue.
Global solar tradeshow alliance formed
Three of the solar industrys biggest event organizers have joined forces to create the Global Solar Alliance. New and emerging markets will be a key focus of the new group, which also aims to raise solar awareness with the general public.
ET Solar completes 2 German PV parks
ET Solar Group Corp. has completed two photovoltaic plants in Germany worth 9.6 megawatts (MW).
Shinsung achieves 20.03 percent solar cell efficiency
Korea-based Shinsung Solar Energy has achieved a new crystalline solar cell efficiency of 20.03 percent. The results have been confirmed by Germanys Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.
Solar Millennium liquidator confident of investor payout
Solar Millennium AGs liquidator, Volker Böhm is confident that those who invested in the company will receive compensation. However, the amount repaid will depend on whether yet to be completed projects can be sold.
