China Wind Power to add 200 MW of solar by 2015
A strategic agreement between China Wind Power and CNNC Rich Energy will bring another 200 MW of solar capacity to China by 2015.
Poland continues to struggle with its renewable energy law
Renewable energy promotion in Poland has suffered a number of setbacks. Discussions over the draft law, originally scheduled to come into play this January 1, are, once again, underway. According to reports, the Economy Ministry is seeking to lower subsidies for photovoltaics, wind and biomass.
Cyprus introduces net metering for residential PV systems
The Cypriot Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) announced a number of steps on Friday, aimed at facilitating development of PV in Cyprus. Among them is the large-scale application of net metering.
Distributed PV generation nears grid parity in major markets
Distributed photovoltaic generation, still primarily driven by government incentives, will continue to grow in all major markets over the next few years, according to a report released by Navigant Research.
Germany: New PV research lab opens in Berlin
The Free University of Berlin and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) has opened a new laboratory for photovoltaic research in the German capital.
El Salvador to build 14 MW plant
The government of El Salvador is gearing up to build a 14 MW photovoltaic plant with financial help from German state bank KfW. It is expected to be the largest system of its kind, when complete.
Germany likely to see storage subsidies on May 1
German state bank KfW says it is ready to start support of storage systems for photovoltaic systems in early May. The green light is, however, still to come from Germanys Federal Environment Ministry in Berlin.
Manz receives 4.5 million Li-ion battery order
France-based battery manufacturer Saft has ordered 4.5 million worth of Li-ion battery cell equipment from Germanys Manz.
NADB and SunEdison close $35 million loan for 16 MW PV park
The North American Development Bank (NADB) has agreed to loan SunEdison US$35 million for the construction of the U.S. solar companys 16 MW (DC) photovoltaic park in Arizona.
Avancis closes 20 MW CIGS PV facility in Germany
CIGS manufacturer Avancis will turn one of its manufacturing facilities in Germanys Torgau into a technology center. As such, 67 temporary employment contracts will not be renewed, and employees at the companys Munich-based research department are to be relocated to Torgau.
