Italy: Will the government go easy on cuts?
The Italian regional governments will attempt to enforce less severe cuts than planned to the solar power incentives according to the head of the regional governments’ congress Vasco Errani. Meanwhile, it remains uncertain if the government will take the suggestion to go easy.
Algeria: centrotherm and Kinetics Germany collaborate
centrotherm photovoltaics and Kinetics Germany signed an agreement with the Algerian state utility Société Nationale de l’Electricité et du Gaz (Sonelgaz) for the development of an almost fully integrated solar module factory in Algeria.
Conergy to build 12.4 megawatt Thai solar park
Conergy is gearing up to build a 12.4 megawatt solar park in Thailand’s Nakhon Pathom province. It is the German company’s third in the country in the last 12 months.
US: Work begins on 30 MW PV project
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has closed financing and begun construction on a 30 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics project in Texas, the U.S. Subsidiary FRV AE Solar, LLC has also signed a 35 megawatt sales agreement with Trina Solar.
Australian PV industry demands answers
Australias solar industry is keenly awaiting a number of governmental decisions as problems over pricing and available funds threaten a rethink on the countrys current system of rebates.
Meyer Burger's Roth & Rau acquisition a step closer to reality
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has acquired a further 6.34 percent of the share capital of Roth & Rau AG. According to media reports, however, there could be opposition to the move.
DOE study says PV can boost home premiums
According to new research issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), there is “strong evidence” to suggest that homes which incorporate photovoltaic systems attract higher premiums than those which dont.
More delays for Italy
Anyone expecting a quick decision on Italy’s draft decree will be sorely disappointed. The saga over solar incentives, which has been ongoing since February, took a new twist yesterday after it was reported that a key meeting has been delayed.
Italy: Complicated tariff times ahead
The Italian Government has released its solar regulation draft. Under it, support for rooftop systems remains strong. Large scale systems will be subject to an annual cap, the mechanism of which has been described as complicated. Meanwhile, 2013 will see the market sale of solar electricity eliminated, and the country’s 2016 solar target will be raised from eight gigawatts to 23.
Solar on storm water detention basins
New Jersey-based Pro-Tech Energy Solutions is currently installing its first photovoltaics system on a storm water detention basin. In an interview with pv magazine, principal John Drexinger talks about the potential of this unique solar opportunity.
