Laos lays groundwork for 50 MW solar plant
The southeast Asian nation will conduct a feasibility study on the potential benefits and challenges of adding a 50 MW solar plant to its energy mix.
Taiwanese solar companies enjoy strong start to 2014
Green Energy Technology, Motech and Neo Solar Power Corp. all post buoyant performance figures for February.
Switzerland to introduce PV self-consumption ruling
The energy law change will come into effect on April 1, with residential PV customers offered the option of a FIT or 30% rebate on bills.
Gestamp Solar strikes deal for 50 MW California PV plant
The solar company agrees, along with partner 8minutenergy Renewables, a PPA with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to deliver a 50 MW solar plant.
Hanwha Q CELLS supplies modules for 10 MW UK solar farm
The solar specialists have supplied more than 40,000 of its Q CELLS Q.Pro-G3 modules for the Solarcentury project.
Greece brings new retroactive measures; cuts FIT by 30%
After a prolonged delay, the Greek government published anticipated new retroactive measures last Friday. On average, the new measures slash FITs of operating PV plants by 30%.
Positivity reigns at Power & Electricity World Africa 2014 show
The time is ripe for more solar in South Africa this was the message sent out on the first day of the show.
ABB reaps benefits of Power-One purchase
The Swiss power systems giant is already seeing a return on its purchase of Power-One in July. ABB claims to be the world’s second largest solar inverter manufacturer.
Chaori default yet to hit Chinese rivals
There was no sign of the rout from Chinese shares predicted by some commentators after Chaori Solar’s default was confirmed on Friday. Any hangover from the weekend should be noticeable when the U.S. exchanges open this afternoon.
Japanese FIT cut nears
The rate paid to commercial generators is set to fall JPY4/kWh at the end of the month. A reduction in the rate of FIT payments had been widely predicted.
