EU to raise minimum import price for Chinese solar modules
A year after lowering the minimum import price, the European Commission is set to increase it back to its original level. The weak euro is one major reason for the move.
Schmid promotes PERT over PERC
German PV equipment supplier Schmid is promoting its PERT technology as resulting in significantly reduced light-induced degradation than occurs in PERC multicrystalline cells. PERT refers to Passivated Emitter Rear Totally Diffused (PERT) technology that Schmid can achieve with its Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition (APCVD) tooling.
Lark Energy given belated go-ahead for 24 MW UK solar farm
Two years after the application was first submitted, planning permission now granted for solar farm following minister’s change of heart.
Solar and storage top US utilities' wish-list, says BNEF
Organizations and utilities keen on developing a renewable energy footprint overwhelmingly opt for solar PV and smart storage facilities, finds Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
Graphene solar could be a game-changer
Canadian company says UCLA graphene supercapacitor will enable generation, transfer and storage of solar energy in one device. Technology would also boast superfast charging in product free of toxic metals.
UK: Council to install 2,000 residential rooftops
British-made modules to be included in Kirklees solar scheme. Commitment could see other councils turn to solar despite fiscal squeeze from central government.
Russian developers call for state aid
Projects are under threat because of plunging value of rouble against the dollar, say developers. Call for state to renegotiate terms of tenders.
Innotech subsidiary files for bankruptcy
Swedish subsidiary is insolvent. Innotech, which made two acquisitions in the last six months, refused to say what effect the insolvency would have on its business.
CEO Interview: Enphase goes big Down Under
Enphase CEO and president Paul Nahi tells pv magazine that the company’s recent activity in Australia’s commercial rooftop sector is just the beginning of sustained expansion into the wider APAC region.
Environmentalists voice fears over Indian budget
Green groups say raising of renewable energy target is absurd as ministerial budget is slashed. Analysts say 10 GW market will be impossible without grid investment.
