JinkoSolar and Bull PowerTech sign 50 MW module deal
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. has entered into a 50 megawatt solar module supply agreement with Bull PowerTech GmbH, the new solar business segment of Bull Holding AG.
Dates for new Italian FIT pushed back
According to reports, the Italian Government will not introduce its new photovoltaic feed-in tariffs until September 1. The definition of uncapped “small systems” has also reportedly been revised to one megawatt (MW).
S.A.G. Solarstrom completes first phase of 48 MW Italian PV project
S.A.G. Solarstrom AG has completed the first phase of its 48 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project, located in the region of Venice, in Northern Italy.
SEMI and CPIA release China PV Policy Roadmap
The SEMI PV Group has announced the availability of “China’s Solar Future – A Recommended China PV Policy Roadmap 2.0,” a report containing specific recommendations for a Chinese photovoltaic policy roadmap.
India: Tata Power commissions solar plant
Indian Tata Power has commissioned a three megawatts solar power plant in Maharashtra which the company states is going to be one of the largest solar plants in India.
Scheuten Solar's Faymonville project
Scheuten Solar has signed a turnkey EPC contract for the installation of some 3,000 solar panels for Belgian trailer manufacturer Faymonville. The panels, with a combined output of 750 kWp, will be installed on three Faymonville roofs in Büllingen, Belgium.
Malaysia: Sophisticated FIT system adopted
Joining several other Asian countries, Malaysia’s parliament has approved a sophisticated system of feed-in tariffs to develop its renewable energy resources.
Italy: Will the government go easy on cuts?
The Italian regional governments will attempt to enforce less severe cuts than planned to the solar power incentives according to the head of the regional governments’ congress Vasco Errani. Meanwhile, it remains uncertain if the government will take the suggestion to go easy.
Fotowatio starts project in Texas
Spanish company Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Inc. (FRV) has completed financing and has begun construction on a 30 megawatt photovoltaic project in Texas.
India: Northern Central Railway turns to solar
The irregular power supply in the northern region has propelled the Northern Central Railway (NCR) to use solar energy on a wider scale for operation of railway crossings.
