ReneSola hits 100 MW Greek supply milestone
Chinese photovoltaic manufacturer ReneSola announced today that it has hit the milestone of 100 MW of modules shipped to the Greek market. The company partially attributes the achievement to its partnership with Greek distributor Big Solar.
Centrosolar aims to reduce debts with far-reaching measures
Centrosolar has indicated that it will employ a series of measures to clearly reduce its debt burden of some 90 million. To this end, jobs will be cut and the companys financing reorganized.
WWF reiterates push for 100% renewable world by 2050
Reiterating its goal of a world powered solely by renewable energy by 2050, and recognizing the need for new policy following the deadline of its 20-20-20 climate targets, the WWF has released a new report outlining ways the EU can both meet, and increase, its energy commitments.
EU: AFASE-commissioned report shows tariffs shrinking PV jobs
A report produced by independent analysts Prognos and released today, has shown that employment in the solar sector in Europe would decrease on the back of tariffs being applied to Chinese-made solar cells and modules. The study sees tariffs shrinking the European PV market.
EU ProSun says fair competition will deliver jobs
ProSun has rejected the findings of the AFASE-sponsored report on the Sino/EU PV trade case, which was presented today in Brussels. ProSun has argued that fair competition, “is beneficial to everybody.”
PV in the Philippines beginning to pay off
The photovoltaic market in the Philippines may be small, but it is increasingly gaining momentum, with cumulative capacity totaling over 5 MW. An important driver is the high cost of conventional electricity which, coupled with the countrys FIT program, means the technology is starting to pay off.
Seoul's solar plans take shape
The Seoul Municipal Government is pursuing its plans to become a leading solar city, with the latest development a “Solar Map” of the city, which will be released next month. The map will show areas suitable for photovoltaics and the savings rooftop installations will deliver.
Europe allocates 5.1 billion for energy, including solar
As the dust settles following all-night negotiations between Europe’s heads of state over the next EU budget, the embattled solar industry has been digesting news of an increase of 20% for the energy budget to 2020.
Study into why German PV is cheaper than US
An in-depth study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has tried to identify why residential photovoltaic systems are so much cheaper in Germany than in the U.S.
TPO solar model worth $5.5 billion in 2016
The third-party ownership (TPO) model could become “the most significant innovation in the U.S. solar market,” according to a report this week from GTM Research.
