Solar electricity News for August 2012

Solar electricity News Archive

Work starts on 15.2MW solar park at former German military airport Work starts on 15.2MW solar park at former German military airport

Construction on the Rothenburg IV solar park in Saxony is underway.

New podcast to drive awareness of renewable energy trends

A new podcast service on renewables has been launched.

CPV technology breakthrough claimed by Southwest Solar Technologies

Southwest Solar Technologies (SST) says it has made “significant advances” in concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) technology that will lead to “major competitive advantages” in the market.

Obama: seven utility-scale wind energy and solar projects to be expedited in the US – 3GW wind plan in the mix

US President Barack Obama has given his support to seven “nationally and regionally significant solar and wind energy projects” – including a 3GW wind farm proposal - as part of his We Can’t Wait initiative, proclaiming they will be “expedited”.

Massachusetts doubles net metering allowance clearing the way for more solar power Massachusetts doubles net metering allowance clearing the way for more solar power

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has signed into law the 2012 Energy Act, which among other provisions, raises the cap on its net metering solar programme.

Clegg welcomes news that Spanish solar firms increase UK investment

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has welcomed news that two Spanish firms are expanding their UK solar power activities.

Chinese government takes control to safeguard the future of its solar PV manufacturers Chinese government takes control to safeguard the future of its solar PV manufacturers

China’s photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing base saw a major setback in the first and second quarters of 2012, with a severe slump in exports sparking the government to step in and further raise its PV installation target to 50GW according to the latest quarterly report on China’s PV market from IMS Research.