US projects on hold as trade dispute ripples through industry
Along with the World Cup soccer semifinals, the U.S. China solar trade dispute was a major talking point at the Intersolar North America, which wound up yesterday in San Francsicso. Tim Brightbill, SolarWorld’s legal council in dispute, said the effect of the trade dispute and potential anti dumping tariffs and duties will not affect the U.S. market dramatically.
Sharp bows out of 3Sun joint venture
Italian developer Enel will take over Sharp’s solar PV module purchase obligations as well as its share in a separate joint venture which builds, owns and operates PV plants using 3Sun modules.
India update: New committee for 7.5 GW PV project, Andhra Pradesh eyes 300 MW plant
Three of India’s largest states have pushed forward plans to meet their PV installation targets, including bringing the 7.5 GW project in Jammu and Kashmir one step closer.
British Gas ignites PV ambitions with $100 million UK investment
The UK’s largest utility will partner with Gen Community to deliver solar panels to local government sites across the country.
UK solar companies win High Court FIT compensation claim
Court rules in favor of compensation claim for 14 companies aggrieved at government changes to the feed-in tariff introduced in 2011.
EU reaches deal on Germany EEG reform, awards EUR 1bn climate change funding
The European Commission says Germany has agreed some key changes to the legislation outlined in its energy transformation plans.
Zimbabwe plans 300 MW solar PV project
The African nation’s power minister reveals details of $250 million plan, which will consist of three separate projects open to tender.
Kyocera sues Hanwha Q CELLS Japan over patent infringement
The Japanese company files lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court against Hanwha Q CELLS Japan for alleged patent infringement of its three-busbar solar cell technology.
GT to begin offering Merlin metallization technology in 2015
GT Advanced Technologies has revealed further details of its Merlin metallization and interconnection technology at the Intersolar North America trade show, including a timeframe to offer the solution to customers in early 2015.
First Solar, Solaire, Princeton Power pick up Intersolar awards
California “is and will remain the leader in renewables, trying to make a sustainable world,” said Michael R. Peevey, president of the California Public Utilities Commission, as he accepted the Intersolar Award for helping to usher in the era of California solar.
