Germany sets significantly higher 2013 EEG levy
Germanys transmission system operators have today, October 15, announced the EEG (renewable energy law) levy for 2013.
Solyndra anti-trust lawsuit branded as "misguided"
Solyndras anti-trust lawsuit, filed last week, has been branded as a “misguided effort to find scapegoats”. The three named Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers have strongly denied the allegations.
US: Salazar signs final PEIS for solar development on public lands
The U.S. Department of Interior has finally given the green light to the development of solar on 285,000 acres of public lands in the southwest.
Phono Solar completes 500 kW PV plant in Romania
Phono Solar and Electrasol have completed a 500 kW photovoltaic system in the Galati region of Romania. It is said to be the first installation of its kind in the region.
SunStrom saved by management
SunStrom GmbH has been saved after former management purchased the company. All remaining jobs are expected to be maintained.
Germany: 31.5 MW PV park completed
SunEnergy Europe and Renerco Solar have completed a 31.5 MW photovoltaic park in Germanys Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Wacker Chemie affected by lack of polysilicon demand
According to reports, Wacker Chemie AG has introduced shorter working hours, due to a lack of demand for polysilicon from the photovoltaics industry. 650 workers are said to have been affected.
SolarCity becomes focus of US Treasury investigation
A number of U.S. solar companies, including SolarCity Inc., have been issued with subpoenas by the U.S. Department of Treasury, which is investigating the companies participation in the Section 1603 grant program. If irregularities are found, they could be liable to pay damages.
China: Sky Solar starts construction on 800 MW PV project
Sky Solar Holdings Co., Ltd has begun construction on the first 60 MW phase of its 800 MW photovoltaic project in Chinas Xinjiang province.
China calls on US to foster closer solar cooperation
Chinas Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has called on the U.S. to drop the trade case launched against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers and instead help foster closer cooperation between the two nations.
