California: 33% RPS a step closer to reality
New Californian legislation which, if approved would see private and public utilities in the U.S. state obtain 33 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020, has taken a step closer to becoming a reality.
Suntech responds to SolarWorld threat
Competition in the PV sector is getting tougher, and companies are getting nervous. Suntech has reacted calmly to reported attacks from German competitor SolarWorld.
Spain stops subsidies for 350 solar plants
Spains national energy commission, CNE has suspended solar subsidies for 350 installations, after finding that that they were not generating electricity when they claimed to be.
meeco group outlines PV expansion plans
In an exclusive interview, the meeco AG outlines its international PV expansion plans to pv magazine. In addition to South America, India and Africa are key markets.
SMA doubles 2010 sales; focuses on international markets
SMA Solar Technology AG has concluded a successful 2010 fiscal year, having doubled its sales and set a new earnings record. The focus for 2011, it says, is on further internationalization.
New Energy and NREL enter into R&D agreement
New Energy Technologies, Inc. and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA).
PV: Second quarter 2011 predicted to be "exceptionally challenging"
According to new research, the global PV market demand has got off to a weak start, with price reductions failing to boost the market. Furthermore, the second quarter of the year is predicted to be “exceptionally challenging”.
India: Plans for 40 MW solar plant underway
PLG Power is in the process of establishing a 40 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Indias Gujarat state. It is expected to be completed by the end of the next financial year.
Global solar shares boosted by Germanys first Green win
Solar stocks around the world have risen after Winfried Kretschmann became the first regional Green Party president in German history. In an interview with pv magazine Wolfgang Seeliger speaks about the countrys political influence on the rest of the world, as well as what the win could mean for PV.
