Uzbekistan breaks ground on 300 MW solar project
$700 million project will culminate in completion of three solar plants in the nation by 2020, according to information released by state electricity firm Uzbekenergo.
Solland Solar declared bankrupt
The Dutch solar manufacturer Solland Solar has been delcared bankrupt according to local Dutch media reports. Only in July did the company announce a PV cell deal with Trina Solar.
UK to propose drastic FIT cuts starting 2016
Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) also proposing enforcement of default FIT degressions each quarter; STA labels review ‘alarming’.
Hanwha Q Cells increases Q2 profit by 20%
Second quarter financials for the Korean solar firm reveal a steady performance, with module shipments up 12.2% and revenues reaching $338 million.
Solar can meet Western Australia's daytime power needs, says state minister
Energy Minister for WA Mike Nahan reveals staunch support for solar technology at Energy in WA conference; capacity of installed PV in Perth metro area expected to double over next few years.
"I am certainly not the solar industry gravedigger," says Asbeck
In a newspaper interview in Germany, SolarWorld’s CEO and founder Frank Asbeck defended the crackdown on the Chinese competition with regards to dumping. Additionally, Asbeck criticized German politics which apparently ruined photovoltaics.
E.ON bets on US for bold solar push
The German utility is eyeing expansion into the growing solar space of the U.S. as it pursues investment and development opportunities in PV.
Solar alliance urges UK government to support small-scale FIT
100-strong alliance of small businesses, retailers and local government representatives sign letter urging British Prime Minister to protect feed-in tariff ahead of review later this year.
50% lesser transmission charges for solar in Rajasthan
The Rajasthan Solar Association has stated that the transmission charges for inter-state open access solar projects will be halved. This reduction order has been passed by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in a bid to push PV development in the state further.
Brazil qualifies over 11 GW of solar PV projects for upcoming auction
Brazilian authorities have pre-approved 341 solar PV projects for a reserve auction which will take place on August 28. However, even for the projects which are chosen significant barriers remain.
