India: Andhra Pradesh sees 1.35 GW of solar bids submitted
Over 180 bids for solar projects totaling 1.35 GW have been submitted under Andhra Pradeshs solar policy, thus exceeding the Indian states 1.16 GW target. Meanwhile, Rajasthan has received Indias lowest valid solar bid, and seen the completion of a 40 MW photovoltaic project by Azure Power.
China Gogreen announces 60 MW PV project plans
China Gogreen Assets Investment Limited is planning to install a 60 MW photovoltaic rooftop project in Chinas Xuchang City, in Henan Province.
Seoul's solar plans take shape
The Seoul Municipal Government is pursuing its plans to become a leading solar city, with the latest development a “Solar Map” of the city, which will be released next month. The map will show areas suitable for photovoltaics and the savings rooftop installations will deliver.
Fluor given go ahead for phase 2 of 170 MW PV project
Fluor Corporation has received a notice-to-proceed on the second phase of the 170 MW Centinela Solar Energy Facility from Centinela Solar Energy, LLC.
Europe allocates 5.1 billion for energy, including solar
As the dust settles following all-night negotiations between Europe’s heads of state over the next EU budget, the embattled solar industry has been digesting news of an increase of 20% for the energy budget to 2020.
Study into why German PV is cheaper than US
An in-depth study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has tried to identify why residential photovoltaic systems are so much cheaper in Germany than in the U.S.
Isofotón continues to deny insolvency rumors
According to reports, Isofotón has started pre-insolvency proceedings. However, the Spanish photovoltaic equipment manufacturer has again stated that is not insolvent. It has, however, informed the proper authorities in Spain on February 4 that it intends to start negotiations to refinance its debt.
TPO solar model worth $5.5 billion in 2016
The third-party ownership (TPO) model could become “the most significant innovation in the U.S. solar market,” according to a report this week from GTM Research.
US: Obama equates investment in energy to 1960s-era space race
The clouds parted for the solar industry, Americas present and potential workforce, and environmental advocates on February 12, as U.S. President Barack Obama rededicated his Administration to making the nation a shining example of advanced technological innovation and opportunity.
Greece prepares for more retroactive PV cuts
Greeces Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (YPEKA) is expected to introduce retroactive photovoltaic feed-in tariff cuts to parliament. The goal is to reduce the burgeoning RES Fund deficit, which is forecast to almost triple by the end of 2014 on the back of significant photovoltaic growth.
