Germany: Siemens and SWK create smart grid in Wachtendonk
Siemens Infrastructure & Cities and the municipal utility SWK STADTWERKE KREFELD AG (SWK) are working together to transform the existing power grid in a municipality in North Rhine-Westphalia. The project “Wachtendonk is doing its part – Researching the grid” is seen as a testbed to boost smart grid solutions, something essential for Germany’s new energy policy.
India: Rajasthan announces improved solar bidding process
Rajasthan has resumed its bidding process for PV and thermal projects. This process was previously postponed in May. Some major changes will be undertaken.
Trade war dominates CEO Panel
The argument for and against the duties on Chinese PV products dominated the CEO panel that took place at the 13th Forum Solarpraxis.
Australia: funding released for PV research
The Australian federal government has released a new round of funding for “early and mid career” photovoltaic researchers. The funding is a part of the governments “Skills Development Program.”
Further UK PV FIT cuts unlikely amid weak capacity growth
Solar capacity growth for the August to October period appears to be below the level required to trigger further feed-in tariff (FIT) cuts in February, according to figures released today by the U.K.s Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
Part of Saudia Arabias 41 GW timeline emerges
Since May of this year Saudi Arabian plans to install 41 GW of solar capacity by 2032 have been known. Details are beginning to emerge as to how these plans will be built out.
Germany: RWE enter solar power storage market
German utility giant RWE enters the solar power storage market from early 2013 onwards. The company will cater to households with its new development.
European Parliament members ask for speed in trade case investigation
Members of the European Parliament at a plenary debate yesterday stated that they expect the European Commission to speed up its investigation against the Chinese price dumping allegations. EU ProSun made this statement in a press release today.
Ominous signs for LDK Solar?
For some time speculation has swirled around LDK Solar, about whether its huge debts will prove too great a challenge for the vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturer. In a sign that issues may be coming to a head, media reports have been published indicating that the company is being sued by Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank.
AFASE: Punitive PV tariffs put 30,000 European jobs in danger
In a new study, AFASE has laid out the consequences it expects anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers in Europe will have. Expected European-wide is a fall in demand, job losses and price increases.
