Phoenix Solar suffers significant Q3 losses
Phoenix Solar AG has suffered significant losses in Q3 2012, thus leading the German company the revise its full year revenue forecasts downwards.
California: Proposition 39 to boost renewables
In the wake of the hype surrounding Tuesdays presidential election, an important boost to renewable-energy development in California has received little attention. Proposition 39 was passed by a 60% majority at the states poll, which is hoped to deliver US$500/a for renewable energy development in the state.
SMA posts 116 million EBIT for 2012
In the first nine months of 2012, inverter manufacturer SMA Solar Technology has managed to increase sales volumes and has posted a EBIT result of 116 million. The results were announced today by the company, which reports that the EBIT result translates to a 81 million consolidated net profit for the period.
Ecosummit 2012: smart solutions for the renewable sector
With the global market in flux, the photovoltaic industry could benefit from innovative approaches to demand side management and consumer-focussed solutions. Next week’s Ecosummit in Düsseldorf, on November 14 and 15, will be showcasing such solutions. Host Jan-Michael Hess discusses.
Brazil receives requests for 793 MW of PV
Requests for regulatory authorization to develop and operate 34 photovoltaic plants worth a total of 793 MW have been received in the past few days, according to Brazils national electricity regulator, ANEEL.
Renault inaugurates 59 MW of PV installations
French car manufacturer Renault has inaugurated a total of 59 MW worth of rooftop photovoltaic systems at six of its French production sites.
Big interest in Polands PV market
Currently the government in Warsaw is still struggling with the reorganization of its solar subsidies. Nevertheless, project planners have already put their hopes in a market that promises attractive subsidies for both large and small photovoltaic systems.
MEMC records positive Q3
Despite seeing sales sequentially declining, MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. has seen vast improvements in its Q3 2012 figures, compared to a year ago.
Desertec agreement postponed; project details unveiled
The first Desertec Industry Initiative (DII) reference projects are currently being planned. However, an intergovernmental agreement is still to be signed. Despite this, new details have emerged over RWEs planned Moroccan solar project.
Update: ITC votes in favor of tariffs; finds no critical circumstances
As reported yesterday, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has unanimously determined that Chinese photovoltaic imports materially injured the U.S. industry, meaning AD and CV duty orders will be issued. It has, however, determined that no critical circumstances were present. Thus, retroactive duties will not be applied.
