Solar trade case will go to Europe
According to industry analysts at Jefferies, the anti-dumping and countervailing duty trade case will move to Europe this month.
Talesun to install 900 MW PV in China
Chinese photovoltaic manufacturer, Zhongli Talesun has signed an agreement with Chinas Qinghai government to install 900 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaics over a period of six years.
EC calls for more RE trading; looking to set 2030 targets
The European Commission (EC) has said that member states should increase the use of renewable energy (RE) trading. It has also called for a more coordinated approach to support schemes. For RE growth beyond 2020, it has further identified three framework options. In related news, it appears the EU has “rebranded” gas a green energy.
Panasonic ramps up Li-ion battery production
Panasonic Corporation will begin mass production of its lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery system, which has been developed for European residential homes kitted out with solar.
Hanergy will acquire Solibro
Following media speculation over the past couple of days, Q.Cells SE has today announced that Hanergy Holding Group Limited will acquire the German manufacturers thin film subsidiary, Solibro. The financial details have not been disclosed.
JA Solar emerges relatively unscathed from Q1
Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturer, JA Solar has posted comparatively positive first quarter (Q1) 2012 financial results compared to many of its industry counterparts. In particular, its shipments were strong.
Spain: Solaria to develop 60 MW PV plant sans FITs
Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente, S.A. has begun work on a 60 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant in Spain. It will not receive a feed-in tariff (FIT).
50 MW PV plant planned for Russias Kislovodsk
Construction of Russia’s first industrial sized photovoltaic project will soon be underway in Kislovodsk. Locally-based Sphinx-9 will build the 50 megawatt (MW) plant together with the Kislovodsk government.
Pakistan: 50 MW PV project unveiled
Conergy and Ensunt have announced their plans to install a 50 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in Pakistan for the DACC Power Generation Company Limited (DPGCL).
Samsung and Pattern plan 100 MW PV plant for Ontario
Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. and Pattern Energy Group LP have said they will build a 250 megawatt (MW) wind and photovoltaic plant in Canadas Haldimand County, Ontario. In related news, Samsung is gearing up to open a new module factory in London.
