Italy: 6 billion FIT limit almost reached; accusations of PV fraud arise
There are fears that the 6 billion set aside for Italys solar market until 2016 could run out next year. Data has also emerged, which indicates that over 200 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic installations have been removed from the Conto Energia II in just one week. GIFI president, Valerio Natalizia talks to pv magazine.
T-Solar announces 61 MW PV pipeline
T-Solar has announced it will install 61 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaics in India and Peru over the next year.
Middle Eastern solar market is simmering
In the Middle East, the transition to solar energy has begun, but the pace and momentum of the transition will be influenced by policy that was the key takeaway from the Solar Investment Summit – Middle East, held in Dubai from October 26 to 27.
SiOnyx laser texturing boost efficiency by 0.3 percent
Massachusetts-based laser technology developer SiOnyx has announced that its Black Silicon technology can achieve silicon photovoltaic cell efficiency increases from 17 percent to 17.3 percent.
Lukoil plans Uzbekistans largest solar project
Russian oil giant, Lukoil is planning a 100 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Uzbekistan, a former Soviet state located in Central Asia. Plans to establish a National Institute for Solar Energy in the country are also underway.
Solar-Fabrik AG closes Singapore cell fab
German module manufacturer and downstream developer Solar-Fabrik AG has announced today the closure of its Solar Energy Power (SEP) cell fab in Singapore. Solar-Fabrik had owned a 90 percent share in SEP since 2006.
SPI: Thunderclouds over Dallas
With mixed results, Solar Power International (SPI) came to a close yesterday in Dallas. Although with a total of 1,200 exhibitors a new record was reached, only 21,000 visitors attended, a decline on the previous year.
Ukraine: 80 MW plant completed
Austrian vertically integrated photovoltaic business Activ Solar announced today that it has completed the final phase of its 80 megawatt (MW) power plant in the Ukraine. Called the Ohotnikovo Solar Power Station, it is the largest photovoltaic installation in Central and Eastern Europe.
Singulus Technology turns 14.7-million nine-month profit
Equipment manufacturer Singulus has delivered some preliminary financial results for 2011 that show sales, in the first nine months of the year exceeding whole-year 2010 figures. Sales of 121.8 million euros were reported, exceeding the 120.1 million recorded for the whole of 2010.
SolarWorld petitions against Chinese PV dumping
SolarWorld Industries America has submitted a petition to the U.S. Deparment of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission in protest to, what it claims, is Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers dumping product to capture market share. The company has done so with the support of a group of U.S. manufacturers.
