Capital Stage, Belectric welcome German energy minister's proposals
For Germany’s big renewable energy players, clarity is of the utmost importance. For Belectric, the introduction of a tender system for ground-mounted PV plants cant come soon enough.
European Commission unveils climate, energy targets
With the Europe’s “industrial renaissance” looming above all, critics say the EC’s 2030 climate and energy goals will do little for the green tech sector or the world’s climate.
First Solar breaks ground deep in the heart of Texas
The Arizona solar giant is breaking ground in Pecos County, where locals are eager to embrace solar despite a rich legacy in oil and gas.
China funding $60 million solar project for Pakistan parliament
The Chinese government has backed a 1.8 MW installation at Pakistan’s Parliament House building in Islamabad to help the country ease its energy woes.
Solar on the rise at US military bases
Installed solar power at U.S. military bases now totals 125.5 MW — 33% of the military’s total renewable energy capacity.
German government plans rile solar industry
A draft plan to revamp Germany’s renewable energy subsidy program calls for self-consumption fees, FIT cuts, the introduction of a PV tender system and limits on new capacity expansion.
Solar Frontier settles on fourth Japanese module plant
The Tohoku Plant has been agreed with both the Miyagi prefectural government and the Ohiramura local government of Japan.
Yingli claims No. 1 spot as leading module supplier, again
The Chinese company boasted the biggest market share in China and Germany and came in second in the United States, close behind First Solar.
SMA: Back to profitability
After a lossmaking 2013, SMA is finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel. The world inverter market leader expects to close the year with an operating profit and a sales increase of up to 45%.
US duties could be expanded on Wednesday
The Department of Commerce will decide whether to expand the range of PV products covered by AD and CVD. SolarWorld says Chinese manufacturers have been using a Taiwan workaround to avoid duties.
