32 MW PV plant given go ahead in UK
Lark Energy has received planning permission to build the U.Ks largest photovoltaic plant in Leicestershire. It is expected to be online before the end of next March.
UK: Renewables eliminate need for nuclear power
According to a new report, the “explosive” growth of photovoltaics in the U.K., and the related falling costs, mean the market for nuclear is disappearing. Combined with “stiff competition” from other renewables, the case for investing in nuclear is shaky at best.
Moderate solar growth envisioned for UAE
According to a new survey, moderate not major growth is predicted for the United Arab Emirates solar industry. The results were presented at Solarpraxis Solar Industry Summit Middle East 2012, held today in Dubai. Meanwhile, Siemens indicated its intention to work in the region.
CPV system prices to decline 16% annually to 2016
Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) cost reductions and “major” technological advancements will see global installations rising to almost 1.2 GW by 2012, states IMS Research.
SolarWorld announces significant Q3 losses
SolarWorld AG has suffered significant losses in the first three quarters of 2012, compared to the previous year. To improve the situation it will, among other measures, cut back on personnel. The company is very firmly laying the blame at the feet of the Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers.
Kazakhstan plans 2 GW PV plant
France-based Fonrocheenergie SAS has signed an agreement with Kazakh ZhambylGidroEnergo to install a two GW photovoltaic project in Kazakhstan. Construction is scheduled to begin next year.
Conergy remains positive, despite Q3 losses
Heavily impacted by its terminated wafer sales contract with MEMC, Conergy recorded a number of Q3 2012 losses. Despite this, its results are on an upward trajectory, compared to the same period last year. Overall, the company is confident it is “on the right track”.
EU Energy Commissioner calls for joint promotion of renewable energies
EU Energy Commissioner, Günther Oettinger has again called for the European-wide promotion of renewable energies. Furthermore, he is for the application of a “speed limit” regarding the expansion of photovoltaics in Germany.
India: 1.1 GW solar pipeline; draft tariffs released
Indian solar installations stalled in Q3 2012, however around 1.1 GW of projects are due to be added in the next six months. Meanwhile, the market is eagerly awaiting the Phase II policy announcement, which is expected sometime towards the end of this year. Already draft tariffs have been released.
Bosch Rexroth confirms Desertec exit
Bosch Rexroth has confirmed it will let its Desertec Industrial Initiative (Dii) membership expire at the end of the year. Following Siemens exit, Bosch is the second company to withdraw from the initiative.
