Intersolar China: Ambitious targets and emerging markets
Despite being down-sized to a conference without an exhibition, the second edition of Intersolar China in Beijing turned out to be very well-timed. In addition to news of a doubling of the countrys 2015 photovoltaic target, many turned out to hear what the central government has planned for the domestic photovoltaic industry. Overseas markets were also a central topic of discussion.
Asia-Pacific solar revenues to reach $11.1 billion by 2016
According to new research by Frost & Sullivan, the Asian-Pacific solar market will reap revenues worth US11.1 billion in 2016. Meanwhile, photovoltaics is said to be the leading technology in the region.
SolarCitys difficult path to public market
In what is becoming one of the closest watched solar IPOs for some time, solar lease provider SolarCity has increased the number of shares in its offering and reduced its share price.
China considers upping 2015 PV target to 40 GW
According to local media, Chinas government is considering raising its 2015 photovoltaic installation target from 21 to 40 GW. Official confirmation is still to be received, however.
PV 2012: Strong finish expected thanks to Germany
2012 has been a rough and tumble year for the solar industry in general, having been consumed by anti-dumping and protectionist measures as countries across the world tried to rescue their own manufacturers in the face of massive oversupply and ever-falling prices. However, the year could have been far worse.
China: 2.83 GW of solar to be installed under Golden Sun program
China’s Ministries of Finance, and Science and Technology, and its National Energy Administration have released figures for the second batch of projects under the Golden Sun Program. Overall, it is expected that 2.835 GW of solar will be installed.
US: Record year for residential solar installations
Americas solar installers are racking up some of their highest sales results ever, according to the Washington, DC-based trade group, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Hanwha to supply 155 MW of PV modules to South Africa
Hanwha SolarOne has signed its biggest deal to date with an agreement to supply 155 MW of photovoltaic modules to two solar farms being developed in South Africa.
Lawyers to challenge backdated tax on solar in Greece
A group of international renewable energy investors are questioning the legality of the imposition of retroactive taxes on renewable electricity generation plants in Greece with a view to lodging a formal complaint with the EU.
A look inside India's Solar Mission phase 2
Hari Manoharan, a consultant with RESolve Energy Consultants tells pv magazine why the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission should be considered a success and why the domestic content requirement is likely to remain.
