Australia: First Solar to install 159 MW of PV
First Solar has announced it will work on two photovoltaic projects worth 159 megawatts (MW) under Australias Solar Flagships Program.
Trina Solar: EU trade case major setback for PV
With only days to go before Intersolar Europe opens its doors, talk of an EU trade case – similar to the U.S.-Sino one – is becoming more common on the photovoltaic rumor mill. Chinese manufacturer Trina Solar has made adjustments to cope with the provisional tariffs imposed and Ben Hill, President of Trina Solar Europe, spoke to pv magazine about its possible implications and more.
Amendment: Global Solar Energy seeks investors
Flexible CIGS manufacturer, Global Solar Energy has announced it is looking for new investors to come on board, in order for business to progress to the next phase.
US: Talesun and CGN Solar to install 500 MW PV
Talesun Solar USA, Ltd and CGN Solar USA have reportedly signed a Cooperation Framework Agreement under which they intend to install 500 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaics in the U.S. by 2015.
Croatia announces drastic FIT cuts
The Croatian government has drastically lowered the countrys renewable energy feed-in tariffs (FITs). The period for which they are paid, however, has been extended.
Suntech to install 100 MW PV in Pakistan
Suntech has unveiled its plans to install 100 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaics in Pakistan.
Italy: Conto Energia V to be published by end of June; amendments likely
Italys government is expected to have a final draft of the Conto Energia V by the end of next week, thus preparing it for publication in the countrys Official Journal at the end of June. Following a meeting with the countrys regions, a number of amendments are likely to be adopted.
Canadian Solar and Horizon Energy Solutions sign EPC contract
Canadian Solar Inc. subsidiary, Canadian Solar Solutions Inc. has signed an EPC contract with Horizon Energy Solutions Inc. Under the agreement, the two parties will install commercial rooftop photovoltaic systems in Ontario, Canada.
Solarhybrid insolvency proceedings open
The insolvency process has begun for Germanys Solarhybrid AG.
Employees want to take First Solar over
Part of First Solar Inc.’s German workforce has said it wants to continue producing the manufacturers photovoltaic thin film modules, according to media reports. However, in the future they will only make modules for small rooftop systems.
