Bahrain unveils 5 MW smart solar project
U.S.-based Petra Solar has entered into an agreement with the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA), the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) and Caspian Energy Holdings to undertake a five megawatt (MW) smart solar energy project.
South Africa announces PV projects under second bidding round
South Africas Department of Energy has approved nine new photovoltaic projects, which are expected to see an additional 417 megawatts (MW) added to the national grid by 2016.
China 'caught red-handed' on US solar anti-dumping charges
The verdict is in and China has been found guilty as charged or more accurately, liable for undercharging on sales of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and panels in the U.S. market.
Ontario: JCM and Panasonic target up to 200 MW of PV
Under a new CA$10 million agreement, JCM Capital and Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc. have said they intend to deploy up to 200 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaic systems across Ontario, Canada.
US contemplates solar domestic content requirement rules
Two U.S. Senators have unveiled their plans to introduce a domestic content requirement, in order to prevent Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers from taking advantage of the countrys 30 percent tax credit.
Belectric installs 1 GW
Germany-based Belectric says it has installed one gigawatt (GW) of photovoltaics worldwide. The “milestone” was achieved following the commissioning of a series of multi-megawatt projects at the start of this week.
GCL and Isofoton unveil 1 GW solar plans
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited and Isofoton S.A. have signed a memorandum of understanding, under which they plan to develop one gigawatt (GW) worth of solar plants across the globe.
SNEC: 30+ percent tariffs lead to unintended consequences
On the final day of the SNEC trade show in Shanghai, the unintended consequences of the 30-plus percent tariffs that are set to imposed on photovoltaic exports from China to the U.S. have begun to emerge. Taiwanese manufacturers look set to benefit most, while opportunities may also arise for equipment manufactures.
China: CNPV to install 2.5 GW
Under a new agreement, CNPV Solar Power SA has said it will install 2.5 gigawatts (GW) worth of photovoltaic projects in China’s Shandong area.
Clean Power Research launches tool for analyzing solar irradiation
An accurate and cost-effective technology for analyzing solar irradiance could help utilities increase photovoltaic generation into the grid. A new technology launched by Clean Power Research aims to address this issue.
