France: FIT opinion divided at PV Power Plant conference
A conference in Paris highlighted the fact that opinion over the French Governments decision to cut the countrys feed-in tariffs (FITs) is divided.
Centrosolar: market outlook positive; competition intensifying
Centrosolar Group AG has exceeded its 2010 financial targets. In addition to seeing further increases in 2011, it expects new opportunities in markets outside of Germany to arise. But, it believes competition is becoming increasingly intense.
Australia: NSW state election could see green power surge
The upcoming election in the Australian state of New South Wales could see a substantial shift towards a more environmentally friendly power supply in the countrys most populous state, if the Green Party secures the votes that it is expected to.
Inventux receives RoHS certificate
Inventux Technologies AG has been awarded a RoHS Certificate for its PV modules by TÜV Rheinland.
Ecobuild 2011 shines a light on PV
?The world’s so-called ‘biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment’, Ecobuild, closed its doors on another successful event. This year, PV was well represented, with a noticeable increase in industry attendees.
Nuclear power comes under attack; solar stocks increase
Following the explosions at several of Japans Fukushima nuclear power plants, and the uncertainty surrounding their safe shutdown, global calls for renewable energy to replace nuclear have been made. Solar stocks have also profited.
Sanyo opens Hungarian solar module facility
Sanyos Hungarian subsidiary has officially opened its new 150 megawatt (MW) solar module production facility in Hungary. Around 300 jobs have been created.
Fraunhofer Institute verifies high performance in Sharp solar panels
In early December 2010, one of the largest solar plants in Upper Franconia was put into operation, the Zultenberg Solar Park.
How to survive Czechs demise
How does a company survive when its home market collapses? Michal Gärtner, CEO of Photon Energy speaks to pv magazine about the companys survival strategy following the introduction of Czechs retroactive solar tax and its ruthless tariff cuts.
French PV tariff levels announced
As was reported on Tuesday, the French Government has issued new feed-in tariff guidelines. The tariff levels have now been published, and the 500 megawatt (MW) annual cap confirmed.
