Ontarios PV industry requests "stability and transparency" from FIT review
Earlier this week, Ontarios Premier Dalton McGuinty ordered a review of the provinces feed-in tariff (FIT) program. Canadas Solar Industry Association (CanSIA) said that it wants clear rules as to what to expect from the program in the future.
PV Asia Pacific Expo addresses alternative solar technologies
Day two of the PV Asia Pacific Expo has focused on the issue of alternative solar technologies. Questions like why anyone would switch from crystalline technology to technologies like thin film were posed.
UK: FIT timeframe, not rates problematic
In the wake of the leaked-and-then-announced U.K. photovoltaic feed-in tariff (FIT) cuts, one installer says that it is the timeframe not the level of cuts that presents a problem for the industry.
Australia's solar paradox
Australia is experiencing falling enquiries to solar installers at the same time as households and businesses face fast-increasing electricity prices.
A new chapter begins for Asian solar
Today marked the opening of the PV Asia Pacific Expo at the Marina Bay Sands convention center Singapore. The event, which will be held until November 3, was kicked off with the announcement that Suntechs founder and CEO has been appointed the new the chief chairman of APVIA. Meanwhile, Southeast Asias solar importance has been highlighted.
UK looks to significantly slash solar FITs
The U.K. government has launched a consultation paper, which is proposing further, significant photovoltaic feed-in tariff (FIT) cuts for systems registered on or after December 12, 2011. It says that “urgent” action must be taken to avoid a “boom and bust” solar situation.
Morocco identified as location for 500 MW Desertec project
Desertec has announced that it will build its first solar power plant in 2012. Set to be located in Morocco, it is expected to be 500 megawatts (MW) in size.
US: Identification of solar energy zones to speed up permitting processes
Utility-scale solar development is set for a boost under new plans unveiled by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior yesterday. Through the identification of new solar energy zones (SEZ), it is believed permitting times will be reduced. Industry leaders have welcomed the news.
EU serious about Helios
In a sign that Greeces plan for vast expansion of photovoltaic capacity is gaining support at the highest levels of government, the European Council has mentioned it in a communiqué regarding currency stability measures.
Slow solar equipment business bites Manz
Manufacturing equipment supplier Manz has today revised down its earnings for 2011 on the back of weak demand for solar equipment. The company has a turnkey CIGS line and is a single machine supplier to select customers.
