UK: Consumers ready for Time of Use tariffs
The first stage of the U.K.s largest smart grid project has returned results indicating that consumers are ready to embrace Time of Use (TOU) electricity tariffs, if they stand to benefit from lower electricity charges.
Centrosolar sells solar glass division; suffers devastating 2012 losses
Centrosolar Group AG will sell its solar glass division off, following a year of devastating financial losses. The Germany-based company has also postponed the publication of its annual report and announced the continuation of its restructuring measures.
UK: Hanwha supplies modules to 16 MW of PV parks
Hanwha SolarOne has supplied modules to 16 MW of ib vogt GmbHs photovoltaic parks in the U.K. Overall, the two companies have worked together on 26 MWp of projects in the country.
Singulus Technologies and M-Cells to cooperate on cell production
PV equipment producer Singulus Technologies and solar cell manufacturer M-Cells have signed a letter of intent to expand technological cooperation for commercial production of crystalline silicon cells.
Cost reduction and innovation the key for struggling PV laminator producers
Photovoltaic laminator producers see little sign of any upturn in the months ahead, on the back of a tumultuous 2012. Weak demand and factory closures are characterizing the industry, as are overcapacity and U.S. sanctions on Chinese exports. Cost reduction and innovation hold the key to long term survival, however.
Innotech Solar ramps PV module capacity up
Going against the current grain, Innotech Solar is planning to increase its photovoltaic module production capacity. New jobs are expected to be created.
Political moves in Australias renewable energy landscape
A cabinet reshuffle in Australia results in the Department of Climate Change merging with Industry and a new Energy Minister. In the states of Queensland and Western Australia, electricity price policies remain a subject for debate.
JA Solar sees significant 2012 net loss
JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd has seen both its Q4 and FY 2012 net losses plummet on the back of a “challenging” year. The company also announced production capacity scale-backs totaling 600 MW. While photovoltaic module shipments have been strong, they are not expected to significantly increase in 2013. Despite all this, JA Solar is confident of its future.
11.6 MW PV project commissioned in Indias Rajasthan
India-based KSK Energy Ventures and U.S. company MiaSolé have commissioned an 11.6 MW CIGS thin film photovoltaic project in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Solarcon 2013: PV Restructuring in China
It is clear the fall from grace of one of the worlds largest PV manufacturers a key topic at this years Solarcon China 2013 will impact other Chinese top-tier companies. Other discussion points at the event included shifting policy models and the imminent overhaul of Chinas PV FITs.
