The potential for UK feed-in tariff changes

Friday, 9.24.2010 - 12:37 (PV-Tech)

Possible changes to the recently introduced feed-in tariff (FiT) in the UK are being mooted, according to media reports. The Solar Power Portal website, sister-site to PV-Tech and dedicated to the UK PV market, has heard rumors about the possibility that cuts may be made to the tariff prior to the 2012 official review and has produced this update. A Financial Times article published today alludes to the fact that at this weeks Liberal Democrat conference apparent back room talks have taken place.  Read more

UK feed-in tariff changes mooted

Friday, 9.24.2010 - 12:37 (PV-Tech)

Possible changes to the recently introduced feed-in tariff (FiT) in the UK are being muted, according to media reports, including the Financial Times. The fear is that the coalition government could cut the incentives for solar installations as adoption rates have soared to over 10,000 since the FiT was introduced in April, 2010, according to OFGEM figures. Read more

Feed in Tariff changes for the UK - Unlikely

Friday, 9.24.2010 - 11:46 (Solarpowerportal)

The coalition government could cut the incentives for solar installations as adoption rates have soared to over 10,000 since the FiT was introduced in April, 2010, according to OFGEM figures. The Solar Power Portal has for some time heard rumours of a possible early review of the feed-in-tariffs. An article written by the Financial Times, "Solar power subsidy under review" claims ... Read more

UK feed-in tariff changes muted

Friday, 9.24.2010 - 11:46 (Solarpowerportal)

Possible changes to the recently introduced feed-in tariff (FiT) in the UK are being muted, according to media reports, including the Financial Times. Read more

UK feed-in tariff changes mooted

Friday, 9.24.2010 - 11:46 (Solarpowerportal)

Possible changes to the recently introduced feed-in tariff (FiT) in the UK are being muted, according to media reports, including the Financial Times. Read more

United Solar to provide solar modules for residential pilot program with NJR Home Services

Friday, 9.24.2010 - 3:15 (PV-Tech)

Taking a step forward for the advancement of solar energy in the residential sector is United Solar who has agreed to partner with NJR Home Services (NJRHS) and nationally launch Uni-Solar’s PowerShingle and CertainTeed’s EnerGen, which uses Uni-Solar modules. The pilot program in New Jersey will produce a solar product that is fully integrated and blends into the existing asphalt shingle patterns on the home, which is set to provide a more aesthetically pleasing design for homeowner’s. Read more

Beneq, Glaston team up on development of TCO-coated glass for solar PV production

Friday, 9.24.2010 - 21:56 (PV-Tech)

A pair of Finnish companies are teaming up to address transparent conductive oxide glass coating applications for the solar PV industry. Coating and ALD equipment firm Beneq and major glass technology company Glaston have signed a strategic cooperation agreement intended to provide a framework for joint efforts in development and delivery of systems for continuous production of TCO-coated glass. Read more

Solyndra completes 1MW roof installation at Frito-Lay facility

Friday, 9.24.2010 - 3:59 (PV-Tech)

Adding to its already establish use of renewable energy, PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America Modesto, California, manufacturing facility, has had a 1MW rooftop solar PV system installed by Solyndra. The project used around 5,600 panels and covers 247,000 square feet. Completed in eight weeks, the 1MW system is, per Solyndra, the largest installation completed by the company in the U.S. This solar installation follows the 2008 installation for Frito-Lay on a five-acre solar concentrator field made up of 54,000 square feet of concave mirrors and 384 solar collectors. Read more

Project Focus: Two iconic California sites to get solar PV systems

Friday, 9.24.2010 - 3:51 (PV-Tech)

It was announced today that two of California’s most recognized sites will be stepping into the renewable energy business with solar PV system installations. The Salk Institute of Biological Sciences in La Jolla, California, and CBS Television City in Los Angeles will, combined, be installing 911kW of solar electricity on their sites. Read more

SolarWorld introduces no-money-down financing options

Friday, 9.24.2010 - 3:49 (PV-Tech)

SolarWorld Americas introduced a new no-money-down financing option for the company’s authorized installers and customers. Options include allowing residential customers to lease sunkits solar systems or defer payment until state and federal incentives come to fruition. Commercial customer and non-profit organizations will be able to select different lease opportunities or a power purchase agreement. Read more