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.
Italy: PV cap debate heats up
The debate over whether a cap should be placed on Italys PV market or not is hotting up. While one minister has been quoted as saying there will be no cap, another is reportedly supporting the move. A final decision is expected to be reached by the end of the week.
India: New PV tax measures announced
Changes to Indias 2011 to 2012 Union Budget have seen solar modules and lanterns reclassified as renewable energy items, rather than electrical items. This means they are now exempt from customs duty.
UK STA and REA join forces
The UKs Solar Trade Association (STA) and Renewable Energy Association (REA) have announced they will join forces.
UK: 1.16 MW PV project underway in Somerset
Solar SW and A-Sun are currently working on an over one megawatt (MW) PV project in England. When completed, it will reportedly be the countrys largest commercial installation to date.
meeco Group to install solar in South America?
The meeco Group has announced it will install an off-grid solar solution at a cattle ranch in Paraguay.
Q-Cells enters UK market
Q-Cells SE has announced it will be opening an office in London. The company, which spoke to pv magazine about its UK installation plans, is also waiting to receive MCS approval for its solar panels.
Ontario: SunEdison awarded 31 MW of PV contracts
The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has awarded SunEdison five PV projects worth 31 megawatts (MW) AC under its feed-in tariff (FIT) program.
Banks get behind 150 MW Australian solar project
A group of eight banks has pledged to provide financial backing to a BP-led consortium, which is bidding for Australian Government support and funding to build a 150 megawatt (MW) solar project in the town of Moree.
TEP acquires 2 Italian PV plants
TEP Solar has agreed to acquire two of BP Solars Italian PV projects worth two megawatts (MW).
