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.
Domestic module shipments hoped to lift Q3 results for the Chinese solar industry
On the back of photovoltaic tariffs for Chinese manufacturers exporting modules into the U.S., expectations were that the Chinese market would become a substitute for its domestic manufacturers. However, judging by Q3 shipment estimates, the market has not quite taken off as some had predicted. Robert Dydo, CEO-Editor SolarPVInvestor and Jason Tsai, chief analyst Solarzoom PV Research Center discuss.
REI: Finance challenges remain
The 6th Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo opened its doors today in Delhi, with fewer exhibitors than last year. Talk at the show has been of the challenges in finding finance to develop photovoltaic projects and of a market under-delivering on expectations.
Bosch introduces further solar scale backs
Bosch has announced shorter working hours for around 3,500 of its solar employees. A complete phase out of photovoltaics is no longer excluded, despite the fact the company distanced itself from solar exit rumors last month.
China Sunergy to install 10 MW of PV in UK
China Sunergy Co. Ltd will install two photovoltaic parks worth 10 MW in Cornwall, the U.K. They are expected to be grid connected before next April 1.The news marks the companys move into the downstream business.
South African PV developers to invest $114 million in women
Eighteen photovoltaic developers, who have finally signed contracts for 651.53 MW worth of projects in South Africa on Monday, are among 28 renewable energy companies that will allocate US$114 million of their investment to women engaged in energy enterprises.
