Czech solar tax to be reviewed by Supreme Court
On March 3, a group of 22 Czech Senators filed a complaint to the country’s Supreme Court against the recently applied retroactive PV law, which saw the introduction of a 26 percent tax on solar energy production.
Ontario solar fund established
Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure and CarbonFree Technology have established an over CAD$100 million solar fund, with the aim of installing rooftop solar projects across Ontario.
PVEL secures 2 new Californian facilities
PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) has moved into two new facilities in California, the U.S. One, located in Davis, will allow for field testing, while the second, in Berkley, comprises laboratory and office space.
Israeli PV take off slow, but potential exists
Speaking to pv magazine IHS iSuppli examines both Israels PV prospects and its administrative hurdles. Soltec Renewable Energies and Siemens additionally outline their plans for the country, which include the installation of 52 MW worth of PV projects.
Renewable energy investment high, but industry issues remain
Ernst & Young has published its updated renewable energy country attractiveness indices. While it says the “toxic legacy” of the financial crisis is ongoing, new investment in clean energy reached “unprecedented levels” last year, having hit USD$243 billion.
Italy: No PV cap; FIT cuts delayed until April
The EuPD has announced that there will be no market cap placed on Italys PV industry. It added that a decision regarding the countrys feed-in tariffs (FIT) will be delayed until April.
LADWP and SolarWorld to build 11.6 MW LA solar project
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Germany-based SolarWorld have created a partnership in order to develop an 11.6 megawatt (MW) DC solar system.
Scatec completes 4 MW Italian PV project
Scatec Solar has completed and grid connected a four megawatt (MW) PV plant in Puglia, Southern Italy.
Strong PV presence at Ecobuild
Ecobuild, the world’s largest sustainable construction show opened its doors yesterday at the ExCel, in East London. Having got off to a successful start, many believe this years event is bigger and better. There is also a strong PV presence.
Tokyos PV Expo movers and shakers
The market may not be brimming with excitement like in China, and PV installations may be more focused on the rooftop sector, but things are definitely exciting at the fourth PV Expo in Tokyo, Japan, which opened its doors today.
