France announces dramatic PV tariff cuts
The French Government has issued new feed-in tariffs, which will come into effect on March 10. Under the changes, any PV systems over 100 kilowatts (kW) in size will receive just 0.12 per kWh.
ABB to build 24 MW Italian PV plant
Despite the countrys recent problems, ABB has received a $50 million order from Phoenix Renewables to deliver a 24 megawatt (MW) PV power plant in Lazio, Italy.
China to see an up to 1 GW PV cell facility open
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. and MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. have joined forces to open an up to one gigawatt (GW) Chinese PV cell production facility.
Intersolar Europe 2011 on course for continued success
The world’s largest exhibition for the solar industry boasts another rise in exhibition space and exhibitor numbers.
Q-Cells and SunPower sign solar cell agreement
Q-Cells North America has signed an 83 megawatt solar cell supply agreement with SunPower Corp.
European PV demand to stagnate; Italian backlash begins
No further growth in European PV demand is expected in 2011 and 2012, due to both the recently implemented and proposed regulatory changes in its key PV end markets. Italy’s Government is also attracting harsh criticism.
Total French PV capacity over 1 GW
Frances Ministry of Ecology, Sustainability, and Transport has reported the installation of 720 megawatts (MW) of PV in continental France and its overseas territories in 2010. This brings total installed capacity to over one gigawatt (GW) for the first time.
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.
