US: Georgia Powers solar initiative approved
The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved Georgia Powers Advanced Solar Initiative (GPASI). Overall, the utility aims to acquire 210 MW of solar power over the next two years.
Solar Millennium transfers 26% stake in 50 MW Spanish solar project to STEAG
The insolvent Solar Millennium AG has officially transferred its 26% stake in the 50 MW Arenales Spanish solar project to Germanys STEAG 1 Beteiligungsgesellschaft GmbH.
US announces Asia-Pacific energy partnership
The Presidents of the U.S. and Indonesia, and the Sultan of Brunei have proposed the formation of U.S.-Asia Pacific Comprehensive Partnership for a Sustainable Energy Future. Under the partnership, the U.S. has said it will provide up to US$6 billion in support.
Germanys Altmaier sees benefits of PV cuts
Germanys Environment Minister expects new photovoltaic capacity additions to halve in 2013. These expectations would fall in line with the governments annual expansion plans.
Australias Solmessis claims proposed 80 MW PV plant close to grid parity
Australian developer Solmessis claims its proposed flagship project, located in the northern state of Queensland, will be all but commercially viable even without government financial incentives or subsidies.
Chile: Another 123 MW worth of PV projects on the table
Chiles environmental evaluation commission, SEA has approved an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the 30.24 MW thin film La Tirana Solar photovoltaic plant. Meanwhile, SunEdison Chile has initiated environmental licensing for its 93.65 MW Llano de Llampos photovoltaic plant.
Renewable energy the cheapest option for off-grid power
An influential lobby group, which counts energy policymakers of 102 governments plus the E.U. among its members, has produced a costing analysis that concludes renewable energy should be the default option for providing electricity to the millions of people in the world without grid access.
Interview: GE Power Conversion on PV inverters, competition and storage
Last September, GE Energy invested US$3.2 billion in acquiring Converteam. In an interview with pv magazine, Stefan Franko, business leader for renewables at GEs Power Conversion business, talks about photovoltaic inverter technology, global markets and what the GE acquisition has brought to the Converteam table.
Trina scales back FY shipment guidance
Trina Solar Limited continued to suffer losses in Q3 2012 on the back of a poor Q2. For the full year, the manufacturer has revised its photovoltaic module shipment guidance downwards. It declined to offer further speculation.
Tying UK utility-scale solar support to domestic FITs "makes no sense"
A U.K. solar trade body has renewed its calls for the government to rein in its planned reductions in support for photovoltaics. A decision is expected on the latest renewables obligation banding within days.
