Germanys PV storage program on hold
Germanys support program for photovoltaic battery storage systems is currently on hold, due to lost revenues from emissions trading. The framework for the program had already largely been agreed upon by the Federal Environment Ministry and KfW state bank.
Spain publishes retroactive PV FIT cuts
The Spanish government has officially published its new photovoltaic decree, which revises feed-in tariffs (FITs) for plants installed between 2009 and 2011 downwards. The new rates are effective from January 1, 2013.
Romania to reduce PV support
Romania is set to lower the number of green certificates issued to photovoltaic systems in 2014. It is still not clear, however, by how much they will be reduced. Meanwhile, newly installed photovoltaic capacity predictions for 2013 range from 500 to 800 MW.
Ukraine: Ekotechnik Czech plans 160 MW PV project
Czech-based Ekotechnik Czech has announced its plans to install 160 MW worth of photovoltaics in the Ukraine. A total of 400 million is expected to be invested in the project.
Reports of layoffs at Nanosolar
Reports are mounting that CIGS startup Nanosolar is laying off staff as it struggles in the current market.
ReneSola hits 100 MW Greek supply milestone
Chinese photovoltaic manufacturer ReneSola announced today that it has hit the milestone of 100 MW of modules shipped to the Greek market. The company partially attributes the achievement to its partnership with Greek distributor Big Solar.
China: JinkoSolar to deliver 600 MW of PV modules to CTGNE
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with China Three Gorges New Energy Corp. (CTGNE) under which the company will deliver 600 MW worth of its photovoltaic modules.
Centrosolar aims to reduce debts with far-reaching measures
Centrosolar has indicated that it will employ a series of measures to clearly reduce its debt burden of some 90 million. To this end, jobs will be cut and the companys financing reorganized.
US: AVSR1 PV project reaches 100 MW peak generating capacity
First Solar Inc. has completed and grid connected the first 100 MW of the Antelope Valley Solar Ranch One (AVSR1) photovoltaic project in northern Los Angeles County. The whole 230 MW are expected to be online later this year.
Guatemala plans 50 MW PV plant
Guatemala is gearing up to install a 50 MW photovoltaic plant, according to Guatemalan president, Otto Pérez Molina and Energy and Mining Minister, Erick Archila, following a meeting with Spanish business representatives in Madrid.
