International pressure on Spanish government paying off
The international pressure being placed on Spains government seems to be working. Spains Prime Minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has vetoed the legislative proposal of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Miguel Sebastián, and ruled out subsequent cuts in the Spanish system of compensation for solar energy.
Fidelis signs new $210 million contract to supply 93 MW capacity solar modules
Fidelis Energy Inc. has entered into a long-term agreement with Lagofrio Energy Solutions (LES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tinsol Energy (pty) Ltd. (TSEL), which will see the company supplying 93 megawatts (MW) of photovolatic solar modules to TSEL for use in the development and build-out of several solar parks in Africa.
CEP negotiating acquisition of 3 MW solar project in Bulgaria
Clean Energy and Power, Inc. (CEP) has announced it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a controlling stake in a three megawatt (MW) solar project in Bulgaria.
Juwi installs PV system in Senegal health centre
Helping to realize the electrification of rural areas in West Africa, the Juwi group has installed a photovoltaic power plant in a Senegalese health centre. The company has also said that demand for off-grid solar island systems will rise in light of increasing oil and gas prices.
China: Evergreen Solar to grow PV operations
Evergreen Solar Energy China Co., Ltd. has said it is looking to expand its Chinese operations following the signing of a multi-year agreement with Praxair China.
New partnership looks at extending lifetime of plastic solar cells
Research into improving the lifetime of plastic solar cells is underway following an agreement between the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and Solarmer Energy, Inc.
US solar industry set to install 10 GW of solar annually by 2015
An industry-wide goal to install 10 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity annually in the U.S. by 2015 has been announced by Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) president and CEO, Rhone Resch.
Australia announces enhanced safety rules for solar panels
Companies seeking to install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels under the Governments Renewable Energy Target (RET) will be subject to tougher safety and compliance requirements, the Australian Government has announced.
Petra Solar gears up for global expansion
Clean tech company Petra Solar has said it is looking to expand into “new global markets”, following an agreement with electronics manufacturer Flextronics.
UAE: Abu Dhabi gears up for new solar incentive regime
A new incentive regime is due to be set up in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to encourage the growth of solar electricity.
