Germany: Bundestag decides on solar subsidies cuts
Delegates from Germanys Christian Democratic Union and the FDP have won. PV feed-in tariffs (FITs) will be slashed again at mid-year, depending on market growth.
California: New report calls for FITs
In a new 61-page report, San Francisco Bay area activists are calling for the distributed generation of renewable energy in California, the U.S. through a system of feed-in tariffs (FITs).
Solar Rainbow to install 2.3 MW New Jersey rooftop system
Solar Rainbow Services and Carlisle Energy Services have formed a joint venture to install a 2.3 megawatt (MW) solar rooftop system atop Jordache Enterprises New Jersey distribution center and warehouse.
Solon to build 15 MW Californian solar plant
Solon Corporation is to build a 15 megawatt (MW) (AC) solar power plant in California.
Bosch looking to takeover aleo solar
The Bosch Group has announced it is looking to completely take over aleo solar AG.
SNEC Shanghai: Faster, larger, more professional
China is calling the shots in the PV industry this became clear once again at the end of the 5th SNEC (2011) International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai, China.
Sunderbans to utilize PV power
The West Bengal Green Energy Development Corporation (WBGEDC) will electrify 41 villages in the Sunderbans, which are devoid of grid connection, at an estimated cost of 18.5 million.
Conergy hits black for first time in five years
Germany-based Conergy AG has concluded a successful financial year, having boosted sales by over 50 percent. In terms of operating income, the company reports it is in the black again for the first time since 2006.
Europe: PV leading renewable energy
According to the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), PV represented the strongest capacity growth in Europe last year, out of all the renewable energy technologies.
SNEC PV: Cheap doesnt always equal bad quality
According to attendees, this year’s SNEC PV is even bigger than its predecessor, and has a much larger Chinese presence. Quality, meanwhile, is the buzzword on everyone’s lips.
