In detail: EEG draft changes
The government parties have come to an agreement on the EEG reform. The policy makes everything more complicated.
RENERGY 2014 closes with calls to remove PV subsidies
Speakers at Tamil Nadu conference say rooftop subsidy is out of funds and needs to be formally removed. Developers say agricultural solar applications could remove need for indebted distribution companies to penalize commercial electricity users.
Photon Publishing commences bankruptcy proceedings
The development comes two weeks after the onset of preliminary insolvency proceedings against parent company Photon Holding, over a tax bill. The publishing arm had emerged from the bankruptcy of predecessor Photon Europe 18 months ago.
Australians continue to support the RET
A new survey shows that Australians continue to support renewable energy and the mandatory Renewable Energy Target (RET). On the back of the news, two NGO have launched a campaign to pressure the government to maintain the RET the mechanism under which the countrys deployment of solar largely depends.
Greece is China’s gateway to Europe
Chinese premier Li Keqiang’s three-day visit to Athens coincided with trade agreements that could be worth up to $8.8bn for Greece’s beleaguered economy. Investments in Piraeus port and the Greek railway network could be followed by Chinese PV fabs on Greek soil.
Solar developer wins UK High Court battle
A judge in London’s High Court branded a decision by a government minister to block a solar farm a ‘perverse decision’. The politician’s actions were a result of ‘political expediency’ said developer Lark Energy after the court verdict.
Solar still leads US charge
The latest figures show solar – with 907 MW – was the biggest renewable energy contributor to new electricity generation capacity in the US in the first five months of this year. Five solar projects added 156 MW in May.
US: Mosaic launches #PutSolarOnIt day
Solar crowdfunder Mosaic is encouraging Americans to nominate community buildings on which they would like to see solar installed, on its #PutSolarOnIt national day of action today.
US developers turn back on Chinese suppliers
Two American developers have reportedly signed supply deals with non-Chinese manufacturers, just two weeks after CVD decision. A report has predicted a price rise of 14% for Chinese modules in the States.
SunEdison makes biggest solar acquisition in Massachusetts history
The California developer will acquire a 50 MW portfolio of 12 solar farms. The projects will take the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to a cumulative 518 MW of installed capacity this month.
