EU permits expanded range of duty-free Chinese imports; comments on Chinese polysilicon investigation
With the fallout from the ongoing EU anti-dumping investigation into Chinese photovoltaic products continuing with yesterdays Chinese criticism of FIT subsidies in European member states, the union has muddied the waters further with the latest plans for its Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP). Meanwhile, a spokesman has commented on the recently filed anti-dumping polysilicon investigation launched by China.
Algeria plans over 3 GW of solar
Algerian state-owned company Sonelgaz intends to deploy more than four GW of renewable energy in Algeria within the next decade, most of which will comprise solar power.
Croatia ups PV quota
The Croatian government has voted to increase the existing quota for photovoltaic capacity eligible for feed-in tariffs (FITs) from 15 MW to 45 MW in 2013. Overall, it expects to meet its 2020 quota of 45 MW of installed capacity by next year.??
US: 13.2% annual solar jobs growth
Figures released today by the Solar Foundation show that while job growth remains slow in much of the U.S. economy, the solar industry continues to shine with 13.2% annual growth in the last year. The figures were measured in a census measuring employment growth in solar between September 2011 and September 2012.
Interview: "The future of PV has just begun"
JA Solars CEO, Peng Fang supports the goal of 300 GW/a globally by 2025. pv magazine talked to Fang in Singapore about his views on the bright future for photovoltaics.
SunPowers Q3 loss exceeds expectations
California based vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturer SunPower has posted a GAAP net loss for the third quarter (Q3) 2012 of US$48.5 million. Sales fell eight percent, to $649 million, from $651 million in the second quarter (Q2).
China launches EU polysilicon anti-dumping investigation
According to reports, Chinas Ministry of Commerce has launched an investigation into European imports of solar grade polysilicon.
Siemens will significantly scale PV inverter business back
A spokesperson has told pv magazine Siemens will “significantly” scale its inverter business back in 2013, due to the weakening demand for photovoltaic components. Meanwhile, the company has provided two reasons for its solar scale back.
China: Pushing for PV consolidation
Chinas central government is said to be pushing for photovoltaic consolidation in its domestic industry. This, photovoltaic storage solutions, and balancing cost and quality control were some of the key themes at Solarpraxis first PV Module and PV Power Plant Workshop China 2012.
Germany: PV FITs to fall 2.5% following nearly 1 GW of new installs
Newly installed photovoltaics in Germany amounted to nearly one GW in September, and 1.85 GW between July and September. Consequently, it is now clear that the feed-in tariffs (FITs) will be reduced by 2.5% a month for the next three months.
