Germany: Consensus for fundamental EEG reform
The German Federal Environment Minister wants a fundamental reform of Germany’s renewable energy law, or EEG. His ideas received wide support at a meeting between the German Chancellor, ministers and associations.
Lobby group calls for national standard for US rooftop solar
The Solar Freedom Now (SFN) grassroots campaign to make household solar affordable has stepped up its campaign by demanding a national policy for all U.S. householders.
US: SolarCity adds photovoltaic customers but losses widen
SolarCity’s impressive new customer numbers and MW deployment figures fail to mask the fact the California-based solar company’s losses widened in a tough 2012.
Oahu celebrates dedication of 5 MW Kalaeloa solar scheme
A dedication ceremony was held today for the largest solar farm on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
US leads China in solar exports
Bring it on! The United States doesnt know its own strength when it comes to competition with China, according to a report just released by the Washington, DC-based Pew Research Center. And that holds especially true in the high-profile, ultra-competitive photovoltaic market sector.
India contemplates new funding model for solar mission despite budget deficit fears
Indias Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has today said that a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) model has been “envisaged” for the second phase of the countrys Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). National budget deficit concerns are, however, throwing the viability of the program into question.
Portugal reaches 225.5 MW of installed PV capacity
Cumulative photovoltaic capacity in Portugal reached 225.5 MW at the end of 2012, according to a report published by the Portuguese energy regulator, DGGE (Direcção Geral de Energia e Geologia), on March 4.
Greece adds 300 MW of PV capacity in January
According to the latest figures, 300 MW of newly installed photovoltaic capacity was added to Greeces grid in January. Meanwhile, new forecasts estimate 2.58 GW and 2.82 GW of cumulative capacity at the end of 2013 and 2014, respectively.
Official: Chinese PV modules must register in EU
As of today, March 5, all Chinese photovoltaic modules and their main components coming into the EU must register with national customs authorities. This means should anti-dumping tariffs be imposed at the end of the year, they could be retroactively applied.
Italy: PV generation rose 11% in February
While overall electricity consumption fell 8.1% in Italy last month, photovoltaic power generation increased by 11.2%.
