Enerplan resumes call for French government to protect rooftop solar industry
With France’s government preparing to completely scrap its 11% tax break for rooftop solar, French solar association Enerplan has urged for it to be maintained at 10% for 2014.
Donauer Solartechnik files for insolvency
Wholesaler of solar energy systems Donauer Solartechnik has filed for insolvency in the district court of Weilheim in Oberbayern on Monday. The attitude of the municipality Gilching, where the company is located, has been cited as a reason for this decision.
De Gucht calls for EU-China deal
EU trade commissioner Karel de Gucht skirted around the ongoing Chinese anti subsidy case when he spoke to the European parliament in support of an EU-China investment deal. Anti subsidy findings are due to be made available any day now.
VC funding in solar rises to $207 million in Q3, reports Mercom
The global consulting firm’s report also reveals the solar industry enjoyed strong total corporate funding and increased M&A activity compared to Q2.
New Generation plans 500 MW São Paulo project
The Chicago-based company is planning to develop a mega project, in 30 MW sections, in the city of Taubaté. The huge project will cost an estimated $900 million.
Shunfeng PV shares rise on Wuxi Suntech bid
Cell maker Shunfeng has bid for an equity stake in Suntech’s insolvent manufacturing unit. Shunfeng directors say an acquisition would boost production and help downstream expansion plans.
Yingli shrugs off new antitrust lawsuit
Chinese module maker Yingli says representatives of Energy Conversion Devices, like those of Solyndra, are trying to make the company a scapegoat for their own failings.
Greece to pass a new fee for solar PV producers; legislate new metering
The Greek Parliament’s commerce committee votes through a new renewable energy systems (RES) bill, which adds an extra fee to solar photovoltaic power producers. The new bill also brings into force net metering.
Trina Solar: Stagnant module prices until 2017
Module prices are stagnating, some are even rising again. This is not a temporary phenomenon as Pierre Verlinden, Chief Scientist at Trina Solar explained at the EU PVSEC. It could continue well into 2017.
Bulgaria state-owned energy company calls for reintroduction of solar tax
Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) puts pressure on the government to impose a 30% tax levy on revenues generated by PV plants that sell power at preferential tariffs.
