Australia: Proposed "gross FITs" slammed
Only months after the new conservative government in the Australian state of Queensland slashed its FIT program, a proposal to pay gross FITs has been slammed by clean energy groups.
India: Demand for RECs expected to rocket by 2016
Despite only 5 of India’s solar Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) being traded when the solar offsetting mechanism started this May, consulting firm Bridge to India has predicted some 480 million RECs will be changing hands by 2016.
French Government plans FIT phase out
To further develop photovoltaic power in France, the new French government has recommended a change from the current feed-in tariff (FIT) system, available for systems up to 100 kWp, to an auction system.
Isofotón not interested in Sovello takeover
Isofotón has said it is not interested in taking Sovello over. After reviewing the German companys books, it has decided not to submit an offer.
PV polysilicon prices continue to plummet
Oversupply is continuing to plague the photovoltaic polysilicon market, according to IHS iSuppi, which say Tier 1 suppliers need to reduce production to alleviate the market. A revival could be seen this year; however, investigations by China into the U.S. and Korean markets are hampering development.
China: 300 MW of agricultural PV opportunities emerge
Agricultural photovoltaic applications in Central and Eastern China are opening up, producing demand for modules in regions where land for ground mounted arrays are in short supply. The trend has been identified in the NPD Solarbuzz China Deal Tracker report, published today.
Suntech reduces PV cell capacity; announces layoffs
In light of the current market conditions, Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd has temporarily reduced its photovoltaic cell production capacity in Wuxi, China. Around 1,500 employees have been affected by the decision.
LDK posts significant net loss; lowers FY revenues
LDK Solars woes are continuing well into 2012. In reporting its Q2 2012 financials, the companys net loss has continued to decline and it only just achieved the lower end of its revenue guidance. The latest figures have prompted it to lower its FY revenue guidance for a second time.
UK: Solar a "deal sealer" for home buyers
New figures from British bank ING Direct has shown that solar is the most important “non essential” factor in encouraging a prospective buyer to agree to purchasing a house. 38% of respondents to the ING survey of over 1000 people, responded that solar panels were the most important non-essential factor, which would encourage them to buy a property.
US Republicans 'party' after House passage of 'No More Solyndras Act'
U.S. Republicans hailed the bipartisan approval of the “No More Solyndras Act” by the House of Representatives on Friday, September 14, characterizing the bill as “a commonsense solution that will protect taxpayers and encourage a more robust energy future.”
