Malaysia may introduce FITs early
pv magazine has learned Malaysia may well introduce its renewable energy feed-in tariffs before the planned June date. The country has also made changes to its photovoltaics (PV) installation targets.
18 GW global PV growth possible
Jeffries and Co. Inc. has suggested “tremendous” growth in photovoltaics (PV) in North America, China and other new markets will help to absorb a decline in the German and Czech markets.
Mongolia: First phase on 30 MW PV plant to begin
First Solar, Inc. and China Guangdong Nuclear Solar Energy Development Co., Ltd. (CGN SEDC) are to develop Phase 1 of a 30 megawatt (MW) AC photovoltaic (PV) plant in Inner Mongolia.
Solar companies must consider new factors for long-term growth
New research says 2011 will see solar companies “scrambling” to find the next big growth market following the scaling back of Germanys FITs. To secure long-term progress, it believes new factors must be considered.
New Californian Governor calls for FITs, while Hawaii shows little interest
Newly inaugurated Californian Governer Jerry Brown has called on the state to introduce renewable energy feed-in tariffs (FITs) to meet proposed distributed energy targets. Meanwhile, expected interest in Hawaii’s FIT program has not materialized.
Italian PV installations to double
Photovoltaic (PV) installations are predicted to double this year, after the market hit overdrive in the fourth quarter, and global investment strengthens. But, trouble may lie ahead.
New Turkish FITs disappointing
Turkey has announced its new feed-in tariffs (FITs). However, despite beliefs the country is set to become one of the next big photovoltaics (PV) markets, pv magazine has been told the tariffs are not high enough to attract investment.
India: Trina and Lanco complete 5 MW solar plant
A five megawatt (MW) solar power plant has been completed in the Indian state of Gujarat by Trina Solar subsidiary, Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co. Ltd. and Lanco Infratech Limited.
Germanys solar branch "begging" for FIT reductions
Germany has once again reduced its solar feed-in tariffs by 13 percent. Further reductions are likely to come into play soon.
Despite fears, US renewable energy grant program is extended
The U.S. solar market is heading into the New Year with a piggy bank that was just refilled by the federal government.
