US solar power costs fall 60% in just 18 months
The cost of solar power in the U.S. is now 60% cheaper than it was in early 2011, according to a joint report by the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research.
Brazil's solar potential in the spotlight at Intersolar South America
Intersolar South America opened in Sao Paulo on Wednesday with a clear focus on the domestic market. The events first day made apparent Brazils solar potential in both distributed generation and large-scale power plants.
Global energy company E.ON moves towards solar as newest board member at SEIA
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) this week welcomed global energy company E.ON, headquartered in Essen, Germany, as the newest addition to its board of directors.
India: 4 GW power plant project launched
The Indian government has announced plans to build the worlds biggest solar power plant, in the Rajasthan province. While huge, at 4 GW in total capacity, the projects timeline is a long one.
SolarWorld's Asbeck rekindles interest in Bosch
Right after introducing measures to save his own photovoltaic company, SolarWorld CEO Frank Asbeck is drawing up plans again, this time for Bosch Solar. A German newspaper report confirms Asbeck’s interest in parts of Bosch Solar.
Boston ranked as most energy-efficient US city
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ranks Boston as the most energy-efficient of 34 major U.S. cities rated.
Spain's competition watchdog blasts government plans to tax solar
The country’s National Competition Commission has warned the government that its plans to limit and tax solar power generation will damage Spain’s economic competitiveness.
China imposes new solar industry guidelines
The Chinese government has issued new regulations requiring domestic PV manufacturers to not only invest in the expansion of production capacities, but also in research and development and quality control.
PV book-to-bill ratio to remain at sub-parity levels for Q3
NPD Solarbuzz forecast a tenth consecutive quarter where net bookings for PV equipment lag behind recognized sale revenues.
Energy Capital developing 300 MW plant in Utah
The U.S. state of Utah has lagged behind other western states in installed solar capacity, but that is slowly changing. Energy Capital Group has unveiled plans for a 300 MW PV plant in the state.
