UK: Government appeals High Court ruling
The government will appeal against the High Court ruling that the cuts made to the renewable feed-in tariffs (FITs) are indeed illegal.
Solar Millennium sale process begins
The liquidator of Solar Millennium AG, Volker Böhm, seeks an investor solution and aims to sell the projects as a package or individually to one or more investors.
US Congress Pulls the Plug on Section 1603 Treasury Program
The U.S. Congress took an annual winter recess last week without extending the funding for the Section 1603 Treasury Program beyond its statutorily-mandated expiration date of December 31.
India: PV deadlines might not be met
The majority of on-going solar power projects in India will not meet policy deadlines, according to a new research undertaken by Bridge to India.
REC makes further adjustments
Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has decided to make further adjustments to its wafer production in Norway.
S.A.G. Solarstrom sells Italian project
German company S.A.G. Solarstrom has signed a purchase contract with an institutional investor for the 48 MWp project ‘Serenissima’ in Northern Italy.
Azure Power commissions its third solar plant in India
Azure Power commissioned its third solar power plant in less than two years in Rajasthan today. This is apparently the first 5 MW plant under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM).
US-China trade dispute decision postponed
The U.S. Department of Commerce has postponed its preliminary decision on the PV trade dispute with China to February 13, 2012. The original deadline was January 12, 2012.
SEIA and Solar Alliance merge
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the advocacy organisation commited to establishing solar policies at state level in the U.S., Solar Alliance, will operate under the SEIA brand with effect immediately.
California water facilities reduce operating costs via solar
SunPower Corp. has announced the completion of four solar power systems, totaling 3.8 MW at public water agencies and water treatment facilities in California. The systems aim to reduce costs and relieve strained public budgets.
