High Court to hear application to challenge FIT
Environmental NGO Friends of the Earth has announced today that the British High Court has agreed to hear the NGOs application to challenge the governments slashing of the photovoltaic feed-in tariff (FIT). The High Court has previously rejected the permission for a legal challenge, on November 25.
Fiji to build Pacific-Island PV capacity
The University of the South Pacific has connected Fijis largest grid-connected photovoltaic system, to the island of Suvas electricity grid on Saturday. The landmark installation is a part of a wider project by Fiji and the university to equip Pacific Islanders with the requisite skills to see the photovoltaic industry provide electricity to communities throughout the region.
FIT battle continues as PV Japan opens
PV Japan has opened today while a battle over the composition of the committee, which will determine the specifics of the renewable energy feed-in tariff (FIT), rages.
US: Parallel probes into whether punitive steps should be taken against China
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) voted unanimously (6-0) on Friday, December 2, to go forward with an investigation into whether “dumped and subsidized” imports from China have materially injured the U.S. domestic solar industry.
Ontario: On the way to implementation
Despite significant financial incentives and a large project pipeline, comparatively few photovoltaic systems have been installed in Ontario thus far. The solar industry is now relying on faster approval phases, greater acceptance on the part of the banks and dynamic adjustment of the feed-in tariffs (FIT) to decline prices.
JA Solar completes Silver Age acquisition
Solar product manufacturer, JA Solar has completed its previously announced takeover of Silver Age Holdings Limited.
US: DOE launches $12 million Rooftop Solar Challenge
Cutting red tape is the focus of the U.S. Rooftop Solar Challenge, which was yesterday awarded $12 million by the Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot program. The project will see 22 regional teams working towards cutting costs and reducing barriers for residential and small commercial photovoltaic systems.
Australia: Carbon tax vital for PV power plant viability
A study released this week, by the Australian Photovoltaic Association (APVA), has shown that while photovoltaic systems are approaching or have realized retail cost competitiveness throughout the country, large-scale ground mounted installations require government support to compete on the wholesale market.
LDKs PV modules to be manufactured in Ontario
Under a new agreement announced today, OSM Solarform Corp. will manufacture around 20 megawatts worth of LDK Solars photovoltaic modules at its Welland-based production line in Ontario.
1.2 MW South African PV project completed
AUO Optronics and utility company Eksom have completed a 1.2 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in South Africa. It is said to be the first system of its kind in the country.
