Russia set to draw up national RES map
While Russia lags far behind most developed Western countries when it comes to renewable energy, the government is now creating a single RES development map to better gauge the country’s potential.
US solar sector eager to reinforce energy grid
A new report by the U.S. Department of Energy calls for increasing the resiliency of the country’s electric grid to weather outages. The nation’s solar sector is eager to help.
Activ Solar complete 69.7 MW Ukrainian project
Austrian solar developer Activ Solar has completed the installation of the 69.7 MW Nikolayevka Solar Park in Ukraine’s Crimean region.
German solar developer Sunselex files for insolvency
The Munich-based project developer may have folded, but its management is looking to transfer the group’s core assets to a Swiss subsidiary with a new focus on emerging markets around the globe.
FIT battle puts PV at the center of politics
In an intriguing case in Australia, a state government’s decision to cut a FIT rate for households and its subsequent “back flip” has highlighted the political weight solar households can bring to bear.
FIT battle puts PV at the centre of politics
Plans announced by the government of the state of Western Australia (WA) to cut the solar FIT rate for households, which have already installed a photovoltaic array, has been met with stiff opposition from voters and also from within the government’s own ranks. Only four days after announcing the decision the government has decided to go back on its previous decision and keep the FIT at its previous level.
Perovskites for dramatically cheaper PV
The low-cost material perovskite is one of the latest developments in the field of organic photovoltaics. U.K. startup Oxford Photovoltaics is working to commercialize the technology.
REC to offer new convertible bond
As it prepares to divide its silicon and module business units, Norwegian group REC is looking to entice wary bondholders with a new offer.
Q2 shipments reach 5.8 GW from leading suppliers
Shipments of photovoltaic modules from the leading 20 manufacturers exceeded 5.8 GW in Q2 2013, representing 21% year-on-year growth.
Ukrainian solar on the rise despite wary investors
Solar is booming in Ukraine thanks to attractive FIT rates but the country’s tarnished political system is keeping foreign investors out of the country, say industry insiders.
