BSW: Germany to invest over 5 billion in its solar industry
According to the German solar association, BSW-Solar, the countrys industry is planning to invest around 5.5 billion in both production, and research and development over the next two years.
Cadmos Energías Renovables launches 6.2 MW solar park
Switch flicked on new Spanish thin film photovoltaic plant in the Caceres region in western central Spain.
A successful and positive Intersolar closes its doors for the 20th time
It was a successful trade show. That was expressed by all the exhibitors whom pv magazine spoke with, regardless of whether they were inverter manufacturers, junction box makers, cables and connectors producers or mounting system folks.
UK: Diverse group rallies behind solar industry and braces for bad news
Later today the British government is expected to release the details of response to its fast-track feed-in tariff (FIT) review. The solar industry expects FIT rates for schemes over 50 kilowatts (kW) to be vastly reduced, so much so that they will not be commercially viable.
British feed-in tariffs for "larger" solar installations dramatically cut
BREAKING NEWS: The feed-in tariff (FIT) rate for installations larger than 50 kilowatts (kW) has been dramatically cut as the results of the British Governments fast-track review of the scheme are made public. Renewable Energy Association and Solar Industry Association react angrily to the changes.
India: Details emerge as to T-Solar and Astonfields solar partnership
A strategy to develop 200 megawatts (MW) of installed photovoltaic capacity in India in the next two to four years has become clear in an ongoing European-Indian solar partnership.
Bosch realizes 5 MW UK solar park
On the same day as it was announced that the country will significantly slash its solar incentives from August 1, Bosch Solar Energy AG reports that it has completed work on one of the UKs biggest photovoltaic parks.
ADB to fund 500 MW Bangladesh PV project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said it will provide funds for a 500 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in Bangladeshs off-grid areas.
Hersheys sweet PV installation soured by poor renewable energy generation incentives
American confectioner, the Hershey Company, has completed the installation of 1,092 solar panels over a walkway and parking lot at its Chocolate World amusement centre, at the companys home base in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Conergy boss struck by lightening
Conergys CFO, Sebastian Biedenkopf has had a lucky escape after being struck by lightening.
