EPIA: Self-consumption can drive PV storage
The European PV Industry Association (EPIA) has endorsed the recent European Commission (EC) working paper on PV storage and says more must be done to encourage storage systems at a consumer, as well as distribution, level.
REC selects centrotherm systems for Singapore plant
Norwegian company Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has opted for centrotherm photovoltaics’ diffusion systems for its 740 MW solar production line in Singapore. The equipment order is said to be in a higher single-digit million Euro range.
Call to halt UK FIT degression
The Solar Trade Association has called upon the U.K. Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to put a halt to the automatic degression in FIT rates due in two months’ time.
PV Expo Tokyo: Japan most attractive PV market globally
Japan is currently the worlds most attractive photovoltaic market. This is the conclusion at the end of the three day 6th PV Expo Tokyo. Meanwhile, optimistic forecasts predict 5 GW of new capacity in 2013. However, warnings have been issued regarding an overheating of the market.
SiC Processing self-administration opens
The District Court in Germanys Amberg has ordered the opening of insolvency proceedings in “debtor-in-possession” for SiC Processing. Hubert Ampferl has been appointed supervisor.
Confidence in solar stocks falters
Confidence in solar stocks faltered late this month, as evidenced by positions at the opening bell on February 27, with First Solar free-falling more than 14% during one night of after-hours trading; and Trina Solar tumbling by about the same cumulative amount in the two days following its fourth-quarter earnings report.
Abakus solar plans 18 MW of PV plants for UK
Abakus solar AG’s British subsidiary has been awarded an EPC contract to realize three photovoltaic parks worth 18 MW across the U.K.
US: California fast tracks 750 MW PV project
Californias Governor, Jerry Brown has announced the fast tracking of NextEra Energy Resources LLCs 750 MW photovoltaic project, set to be located in Riverside County, near Blythe.
Ernst & Young highlights renewable energy trends
Ernst & Young has highlighted a number of renewable energy trends expected to be seen throughout 2013. Among them are a preference for capacity auctions, utility divestment, and corporate investment. Meanwhile, although China topped the firms renewable energy indices, the U.S. took top spot in the solar segment.
Dyesol secures $4 million from Saudi firm
Dyesol Limited has secured strategic investment from The National Industrialization Company of Saudi Arabia, or Tasnee, worth AU$4 million. Potential to expand this investment to $20 million exists. Meanwhile, R&D collaboration and demonstration projects in the Middle East are up for discussion.
