Germanys CDU seeks to abolish EEG
While Germany’s FDP politicians call for a rapid reform of the EEG, and the transition to a quota system in the medium term, the CDU party is setting its sights on Europe. Following the EU Energy Commissioners requests for the European-wide promotion of renewable energies, a proposal has been presented to the CDU, which could herald the end of the EEG in Germany.
Prosolia plans 13 MW of PV for Senegal
Senegal-based Prosolia Energie Solaire, a filial of Spains solar energy developer Prosolia Energy, has formalized an accord with the Senegalese Ministry of Energy and Mines in Dakar to install 13 MW worth of photovoltaics in the West African country.
Isofotón given go ahead to develop 50 MW Ecuadorian PV plant
Isofotón has signed an agreement with the National Electricity Council of Ecuador (CONELEC) to install a 50 MW, around US$100 million photovoltaic plant in the parish of Calderón.
New report evaluates global PV
Weighing in at a hefty 56 pages and 2MB, the World Research Institutes (WRI) study of the global onshore wind and photovoltaic industries provides a useful introduction to the renewables story so far, but provides little new insight to seasoned observers.
Intersolar India 2012: The newest technologies in a growing market
The fourth Intersolar India, India’s largest exhibition and conference for the solar industry, drew to a close on November 8, 2012.
Solar business drags down Applied Materials' results
As Applied Materials today revealed its Q4 and financial full year results, chairman and CEO Mike Splinter struck an upbeat note, despite solars poor performance.
Community-owned solar: Like drinking milk without caring for the cow
Community-owned solar power is on the rise in the U.S. Kent James, chief strategy officer of Martifer Solar USA has implemented a series of projects with the Colorado-based Clean Energy Collective. In the following interview, he speaks to pv magazine about the benefits and barriers of the model, and discusses why the real traction for rapid solar garden development lies in its broad appeal for utilities.
Yingli issues preliminary Q3 guidance
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has issued preliminary Q3 2012 earnings results. Overall, it expects photovoltaic module shipments to decrease and a negative gross margin.
Investments in solar are booming
Despite the on-going euro crisis and diminishing feed-in tariffs, investments in solar energy are booming, particularly in the secondary, or installed photovoltaic market. Milk the Suns CEO, Felix Krause, discusses.
Conduit invests in 2 Peruvian PV plants
New York-based private equity investment firm Conduit Capital Partners LLC has revealed the details of its investment in two Peruvian solar plants worth 40 MW.
