Germany: 313 MW of newly installed PV in July
The Federal Network Agency in Germany has presented the latest figures for added photovoltaic capacity in the country. Up to now around 2,110 MW of total capacity has been registered. Solar parks exceeding 10 MW are no longer being developed.
Storage subsidy will energize German battery uptake
Consultancy IHS says the German government’s energy storage subsidy will do for batteries what FiTs did for PV eight years ago but interested homeowners need to move fast.
Sputnik Engineering to undergo strategic re-orientation
Inverter manufacturer Sputnik Engineering has decided on a strategic re-orientation to meet current market challenges. The company sees a stronger focus on Europe and the US as one of the primary measures to be undertaken. Already in August this year the company announced a strategic restructuring which affected the jobs of about 50 employees.
Positive sales figures thanks to antidumping measures, says Isofoton
Spanish solar cells and modules producer Isofoton has seen an increase in European orders for its modules since early August. The company has cited the antidumping measures as having boosted the sales figures.
Punjab plans 700 MW-1 GW plant
The Punjab Energy Council has reportedly approved the large scale Quaid-e-Azam scheme. The solar plant project will be headed by Punjab chief minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.
Solon installs Bucharest's largest rooftop system
A Bucharest logistics center will house a 2.2 MW system comprised of almost 9,000 Solon 220/16 modules which are set to be installed in just seven weeks.
US adds 976 MW in second quarter
976 MW of new solar photovoltaic capacity has been added in the US in the second quarter of 2013. California alone accounted for 521 MW, a new record for PV added in any US state. US PV demand is forecast to reach 4.22 GW in 2013.
Czech lower house votes through end to FiT payments
The lower house voted through an anti-subsidy bill and retroactive tax before being dissolved in the wake of the corruption scandal that brought down Petr Necas’ government. The upper house will consider the bill later this month.
Suntech: Restructuring process moves forward
Photovoltaic module producer Suntech Power Holdings held productive discussions with key stakeholders in China last week to discuss the restructuring of the debt-ridden company. Suntech has reached an understanding with its creditor working group led by Clearwater Capital Partners and Spinnaker Capital Limited.
US to supply 20% of global solar demand to 2018
A 44 GW solar pipeline means the U.S. will supply 20% of global solar demand up to 2018, according to NPD Solarbuzz. The solar consultancy says California installed a state record 521 MW of PV from April to June.
