Australia: Fresh water from the sun
The first modules have been installed on what will be Australias largest utility-scale power plant. The 10 megawatt (MW) plant will provide power to a desalination plant in the area.
Solar drives global clean energy spending rise
Global clean energy financing grew to record levels of US$263 billion (200 billion) in 2011, with investment in solar accounting for just under half of the overall spend. The U.S., meanwhile, attracted the highest amount of financing.
Polish PV module market worth 120 million in 2011
In 2011, Polands photovoltaic module market was worth as much as PLN 500 million (120 million), according to figures released by the countrys Renewable Energy Institute (IEO) in April.
Nativity scheme: Can Ontario require 'domestic content' for FIT eligibility?
Just how important is “home advantage” to players in the renewable energy sector? It could be a game changer, according to Japan and the European Union, both of which have brought complaints against Canada for violating the rules of fair competition.
Italy: Fifth Conto Energia to come into effect when 6 billion ceiling reached; draft measures laid out
The Italian government has announced that the countrys new renewable energy law, Conto Energia V, will come into effect when the 6 billion photovoltaic feed-in tariff (FIT) ceiling is reached expected to be between this July and October. It has also laid out initial proposals for the new law, which include remuneration cuts, an annual installation cap, and big changes to ground-mounted criteria.
Korea: Shinsung puts capacity plans on hold; shifts focus to PV project business
In an interview with pv magazine Shinsung Solar Energy talks about its gigawatt capacity ramp up plans and photovoltaic project pipeline in Korea.
Section 1603: Did the ends (75,000 jobs) justify the means (US$9.7 billion)?
How many jobs did the U.S. government create through its $9.7 billion investment in 24,711 renewable energy projects? At least 75,000 overall, based on a report just released by the Golden, Colorado-based National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), at the behest of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
China: Talesun wins gigawatt solar module order
Solar cell and module manufacturer, Talesun has won a contract from China Merchants New Energy Group Ltd to supply up to one gigawatt worth of photovoltaic modules for solar farms in China and worldwide. The contract, worth US$2.4 billion, will initially be in place for three years.
New York powers ahead with PV installations
According to New Yorks Mayor, the city has tripled the amount of solar energy generated following the completion of 10 new photovoltaic systems. A total of 648 kilowatts (kW) is now installed in the U.S. metropolis.
PV leading renewable distributed energy generation
The electric energy power industry is fundamentally changing, according to Pike Research, and photovoltaics has the potential to play a big role in future business models. Overall, the company has identified seven emerging photovoltaic trends.
