Heliotrop to supply 29 MW
The French Ministry of Energy has announced today that it has selected 29 megawatts (MW), of a total of 50 MW of projects, to customers of Heliotrop. Hybrid concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) and photovoltaic technology will be used in the plants.
EU ProSun launched to spearhead PV trade case
Following the admission by SolarWorld yesterday that a complaint against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers had been filed in Europe, a statement was released announcing the launch of the “EU ProSun” initiative, behind which over 20 European solar manufacturers are hiding.
Solarwatt subsidiary also files for insolvency
Germany-based SunStrom GmbH has filed for insolvency. Lawyer, Rüdiger Wienberg has been appointed provisional liquidator by the Dresden insolvency court.
Centrotherm postpones AGM
Centrotherm photovoltaics AG has said it will postpone its AGM while it works on its self-administration and restructuring plan.
US: 200,000 GW of solar could be installed; 4,000 TWh/a
According to a new study released by NREL, the technical potential of photovoltaics and concentrating solar power (CSP) in the U.S. amounts to just under 200,000 GW, which could generate around 399,700 TWh of energy annually.
India: Bharat Heavy Electricals commissions 5 MW solar plant
BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) has commissioned a five MW grid-connected solar power plant in Shivanasamudram, Karnataka. The company claims it is the largest plant of its kind in the state.
No More Solyndras Act passes first hurdle
Signaling a blow to both Obama and the solar industry, The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power has approved a draft of the “No More Solyndras Act”. With a vote of 14 to 6, it must now go to the full committee for consideration, which could happen as early as next week.
SolarWorld confirms EU dumping case
SolarWorld has confirmed to pv magazine that an anti-dumping complaint has been filed by a consortium of European manufacturers with the European Commission. More information is expected to be released by the Bonn-based company this afternoon.
Germany: PV contribution increases 47 percent YoY
According to the latest statistics, photovoltaic contribution to Germanys electricity needs has grown 47 percent in the first half of the year. Meanwhile, to date, 2012 has been a record year for renewable energy in the country.
Japan: Sky Solar to begin construction of PV power stations
Shanghai-based Sky Solar has announced it will develop several large-scale solar power plants via its subsidiary Sky Solar Japan, in order to take advantage of the new feed-in tariffs in the country.
