Updated PV GRID platform provides comparisons for European PV installations
The PV GRID platform launched its national updates on 16 European countries’ frameworks for installing photovoltaic systems, providing a wealth of information on photovoltaic installations progress and barriers in Europe.
JA Solar supplies VW's largest solar installation
Chinese module maker JA Solar has supplied 33,600 modules for the largest solar installation in the U.S. state of Tennessee.
PV division obliterates Bosch Group's 2012 profits
The impact of plunging PV prices throughout 2012 has been graphically illustrated with the release of full-year figures by global technology giant Bosch.
Hanwha Q.Cells supplies Davos solar rooftop
Given the number of world leaders gathering to argue over topics such as the global economic malaise and whether Britain really wants to be in the EU or not, you might imagine enough hot air would be spouted annually at the World Economic Forum in Davos to power the Swiss city without the need for renewables.
Conergy completes 1.5 MW in Greece
Conergy has announced that it has completed three 500 kW projects in Greece. Conergy was the main contractor on two of the plants and supplied components to the third.
Juwi begins construction on 48 MW in Thailand
German photovoltaic developer juwi has begun construction on a project that will see five solar parks, with a combined capacity of 48 MW, developed in Thailand. The solar power plants will be equipped to deal with floods, such as those that took place in Thailand in 2011.
UK: Solar installers and developers sue government for £140m
A group of British “solar and construction companies” has announced its intention to claim £140 million (US$222 million) in damages against the government of its handling of reductions to the solar FIT in 2011 and 2012.
Obama renews oath of office and "obligation" to sustainable energy
Following a presidential campaign during which climate change was acknowledged only with respect to how the severe weather might affect the candidates schedules for the day, sustainable energy finally featured prominently in Barack Obamas 15 minute inaugural Speech on Monday, January 21. The address was delivered in front of close to 750,000 Americans on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Greece: 48 of Thessaloniki’s schools go solar
The Municipality of Thessaloniki, the second biggest city in Greece, announced recently that it will install photovoltaic systems on the roofs of a total 50 municipal buildings. 48 of these are public schools.
Australia: Belectric to build 5 MW plant
German EPC and project developer Belectric has announced its move into the Australian utility scale market, with an agreement to construct a 5 MW power plant in the north west of the state Victoria. The location of Mildura had previously been selected for a large photovoltaic project which has not gone ahead.
