First Solar halts Agua Caliente PV module deliveries
According to reports, First Solar has stopped delivery of its thin film photovoltaic modules to the 290 MW Agua Caliente project, currently under construction in Arizona, the U.S.
Suntechs GSF charged with illegal construction of solar plants in Italy
According to media reports, criminal charges have been filed in Italy against the Global Solar Fund, S.C.A., Sicar (GSF). It is claimed the company “illegally” built solar farms in the country in order to take advantage of available subsidies. The trial is scheduled to begin on December 6.
Gehrlicher grid connects 35 MWp German PV park
Gehrlicher Solar AG has connected its 35 MWp Perleberg photovoltaic park to the German grid. The project was said to have been completed in just 2.5 months.
UK: Lark Energy plans 30 MW PV park
Lark Energy has announced it is planning to develop a 30 MW photovoltaic park in Suffolk, the U.K.
Poland adds 36.5 million to PV module grants for households
Polands state-run National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFEPWM) has announced it will add a further PLN 150 million (36.5 million) to its grant program aimed at Polish households that purchase photovoltaic modules.
US: 8minutenergy and Gestamp receive go ahead for 275 MW of PV projects
8minutenergy Renewables, LLC and Gestamp Solar have received Conditional Use Permits (CUP) from Californias Imperial County Board of Supervisors for 3 photovoltaic projects worth 275 MW.
Helios to install 30 MW PV plant in Nigeria
Helios Energy will install a 30 MW photovoltaic plant in central northern Nigeria, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the German company and the Governor of Kaduna State.
GCL receives approval to build 340 MW of PV in China
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited has received approval from Chinas National Energy Bureau to start work on 340 MW worth of photovoltaic projects in the Datong Shanxi province.
A look at Italys latest Conto Energia
Italys new guidelines for photovoltaic subsidies have been in place since Monday, August 27. While system operators will have to adapt to much lower tariffs and changing requirements, it is believed the new funding under the Conto Energia V will only last until the end of 1H 2013.
Brazil to build first PV module manufacturing facility
The northeastern state of Paraíba will soon become home to Brazils first photovoltaic module manufacturing facility. Expected to be built early next year, the first phase will see an annual capacity of 30 MW come online.
