Customized PV strategy required for APAC region
Photovoltaic demand in the APAC (Asia Pacific) region is expected to increase 50% year-on-year. However, analysts warn that business strategies must be tailored to the individual countries, following the emergence of “discrete” end-market demand environments.
Mexico reaches 14 MW of PV installations
Mexico has reported a cumulative installed photovoltaic capacity of 14 MW almost double that of 2011. Growth is projected to continue on the same trajectory this year.
UK hits 2 GW of PV
Figures released today from NPD Solarbuzz have shown that cumulative photovoltaic demand from the U.K. market has now hit 2 GW. 2012 saw close to 1 GW of demand.
Norway: New chairman offers hope for REC
A typically horrendous set of fourth-quarter and full year figures from Norwegian solar manufacturer Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) was enough to see off chairman Jens Ulltveit-Moe. HIs replacement, Mimi K Berdal told pv magazine she is confident the market will turn she just doesnt know when.
World passes 100 GW installed PV capacity mark
Behind the headline news from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) that the world has passed the 100 GW mark in cumulative installed photovoltaic capacity, is the ongoing story of a shift away from Europe.
Spanish associations to start legal action against PV FIT decreases
Four renewable energy associations in Spain have joined forces to oppose implementation of the Spanish governments new decree, which “retroactively aggravates initial investment conditions” for developers of photovoltaic installations and other renewable energy plants.
EU complaints lodged against Greeces retroactive renewable energy tax
Greece-based Metaxas and Associates Law Firm has lodged two complaints with the European Commission against the retroactive taxes applied to renewable energy systems in Greece. Meanwhile, rumors abound that the Greek government is considering more retroactive cuts.
Belgium reaches 2.6 GW of installed PV power
Belgian Renewable Energies Association, Apere, announced yesterday that Belgium surpassed 2.6 GW of installed photovoltaic capacity at the end of 2012. Overall, the renewable energy accounts for 2.8% of the countrys total electricity consumption.
BNEF: PV will be cheaper than fossil fuels in Australia by 2020
Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) forecasts that large-scale photovoltaic systems will supply energy cheaper than coal and gas by 2020 in Australia. Already, it states, wind farms are supplying energy cheaper than its fossil fuel counterparts.
US requests WTO consultation over Indian solar DCR
The U.S. has requested World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement consultations with the Indian Government regarding Indias solar photovoltaic domestic content requirements (DCR). Industry association SEIA has come out in support of the move.
