Suntech?s NYSE listing secured

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 16:00 (PV-Tech)

The threat to Suntech Power Holdings of delisting from the New York Stock Exchange?s (NYSE) has been averted after its stock price regained compliance. Read more

JA Solar begins mass production of high-efficiency PV modules based on 5-inch monocrystalline solar cells

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 12:54 (Solarserver)

JA Solar Holdings Company Ltd. (Shanghai, China) has commenced mass production of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules based on its 5-inch (~127 mm) high-efficiency monocrystalline PV cells. The 72-cell PV modules produce a maximum power output of 215 watts and a mainstream power output of 201 watts. The company estimates that this represents an annual accumulated power output 3% higher than comparable PV modules. Read more

GT Advanced Technologies completes restructuring, eliminates business units

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 12:49 (Solarserver)

GT Advanced Technologies Inc. (Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.) has announced the completion of its restructuring and moved to a new functional structure from its prior business unit organization, as well as a consolidation of its HiCz business. Research and development in solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies including Hyperion ion implant exfoliation will be managed by Advanced Systems Development VP Vikram Singh. Read more

Centrotherm confident of exiting insolvency soon

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 11:22 (PV-Tech)

German PV manufacturer centrotherm photovoltaics has announced a plan it says could bring the company out of self-administration and avoid possible financial collapse. Read more

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Monday, 1.14.2013 - 21:40 (Renewable Energy World)

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Interactive Map Illustrates U.S. Solar Grid Parity

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 19:51 (Renewable Energy World)

Within a decade, 300,000 megawatts of unsubsidized local solar power could compete with utility electricity prices in almost every state, enough clean energy to produce 10% of U.S. electricity.  Grid parity is building like a relentless wave, but how much solar is at parity today?  In 2016?  In 2020?  On homes or businesses?  With incentives or wit Read more

Saudi Arabia Set to Expand Solar Energy Development, Buys Stake in Utility ACWA Power

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 17:59 (Renewable Energy World)

Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund Sanabil and the nation's pension agency acquired 19 percent of ACWA Power International, a company that invests in power and water projects in the kingdom and regionally. Read more

New York expands solar initiative, creates "green bank"

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 16:00 (Solarserver)

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JA Solar appoints Baofang Jin as CEO

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 15:54 (Solarserver)

On January 14th, 2013 JA Solar (Shanghai, China) announced the appointment of current Chairman Baofang Jin as CEO, to replace Dr. Peng Fang, effective January 21st, 2013. JA Solar explains that Dr. Fang's three-year term of service will end on January 20th, 2013. Baofang Jin previously served as the company's CEO from August 2009 to January 2010. Read more

EDF Energies Novelles Israel plans 18MW of PV capacity in Israel

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 14:05 (PV-Tech)

EDF Energies Novelles Israel, the Israeli subsidiary of French renewable energy firm EDF Energies Nouvelles, is reportedly planning to install three solar plants in Israel. Read more

California Solar Initiative crosses 1GW milestone

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 13:59 (PV-Tech)

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has declared the California Solar Initiative (CSI) a success having reached the 1GW milestone. Read more

NordLB provides financing for 29MW solar park

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 13:04 (PV-Tech)

Germany-based Norddeutsche Landesbank has announced it is providing around ?35 million (US$46.7 million) in financing for a 29.1MW solar park developed by German PV developers, SRU Solar and Parabel. Read more

Swinerton to build 250 MW-AC solar PV plant on Native American land

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 13:03 (Solarserver)

K Road Power (New York, New York, US) has awarded a contract to Swinerton Renewable Energy (San Francisco, California, US) to build a 250 MW-AC solar photovoltaic (PV) plant on Native American land in the US state of Nevada. K Road awarded contracts to Swinerton both for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services and operations and maintenance (O&M) for the K Road Moapa Solar Project. Swinerton states that it will begin engineering design and access roads for the project immediately. Read more

Ohio regulators deny Turning Point Solar Project

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 12:58 (Solarserver)

On January 9th, 2012 the Public Utilities Commission in the US state of Ohio (PUCO) voted 3-1 to deny approval of a 50 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the state. American Electric Power Inc. (AEP, Columbus, Ohio, US) proposed to build the Turning Point Solar Project on a former strip mine, and hire 60% of its workforce from Ohio veterans. Read more

SPCG to give Myanmar solar power

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 11:56 (PV-Tech)

Thai solar developer SPCG has announced plans to operate small renewable solar farms to serve demand for electricity in rural communities in Myanmar. Read more

Hanwha SolarOne Hong Kong issues US$100 million floating rate notes

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 11:27 (PV-Tech)

Hanwha SolarOne Hong Kong ? a subsidiary of Chinese PV manufacturer Hanwha SolarOne ? has entered into an agreement with Samsung Securities (Asia) and Kookmin Bank Hong Kong to issue three-year US$100 million floating rate notes outside the US. Read more

GTM: MENA solar PV, CSP market to reach 3.5 GW by 2015

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 10:02 (Solarserver)

GTM Research (Boston, Massachusetts, US) has partnered with Emirates Solar Industry Association (ESIA) on a new report which forecasts that the annual solar market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will reach 3.5 GW by 2015, to represent 8% of total global demand. "Middle East and North Africa Solar Market Outlook, 2013-2017" cites natural solar resources, grid prices and electricity needs as "fundamental drivers" in the region. The report estimates that the majority of demand will originate in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, with Saudi Arabia as the region's first GW-scale solar market by 2015. Read more

California Solar Initiative passes 1 GW mark for PV installations

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 9:56 (Solarserver)

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has announced that the California Solar Initiative (CSI) has supported the construction of 1.07 GW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity by the end of 2012. The CPUC states that this is enough to avoid the building of two conventional power plants. The agency notes that another 332 MW in pending projects are being supported. Read more

Solar left out of Green Deal cash back

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 7:59 (Solarpowerportal)

Neither solar PV nor thermal will qualify for the £125 million cash back scheme the government is launching to kick-start its flagship Green Deal initiative. Read more

Scottish Offshore Renewable Projects Face Risks from Grid Delays

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 15:10 (Renewable Energy World)

Scotland's planned offshore tidal, wave and wind power plants face risks from delays in building links to transfer electricity between the nation's islands and the mainland, according to renewable energy developers. Read more

IRENA Sets Goal to Double Global Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030, Welcomes China to Its Ranks

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 20:45 (Renewable Energy World)

It's been a busy few days for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), as the UN-sponsored organization released several announcements at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Read more

Trina gets green light for 50MW China project

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 19:10 (PV-Tech)

PV manufacturer Trina Solar has obtained approval to develop a 50MW grid-connected solar project in Wuwei, Gansu. Read more

PTC Extension Means Big Business After All, Says First Wind

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 18:38 (Renewable Energy World)

The "fiscal cliff" deal passed by Congress over the holidays preserved the federal production tax credits (PTC) for wind-powered energy generation projects that begin construction during 2013 (a key tweak of the language). Read more

Chilean energy minister inaugurates first SIC-connected PV plant

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 15:52 (PV-Tech)

Chile?s energy minister Jorge Bunster has inaugurated the country?s first solar plant connected to the Central Interconnected System (SIC). Read more

Energy Storage Wars: Which Technology Will Win the Race?

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 15:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Pumped hydro has been the gold standard of renewable energy storage for decades. Its combination of efficiency (70-85%) and ubiquity (perhaps as much as 99% bulk storage capacity worldwide) have made it the go-to technology for energy storage. Read more

Energy Storage Wars: Which Technology Will Win the Battle?

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 15:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Pumped hydro has been the gold standard of renewable energy storage for decades. Its combination of efficiency (70-85%) and ubiquity (perhaps as much as 99% bulk storage capacity worldwide) have made it the go-to technology for energy storage. Read more

Greece Backs Second Renewable-Energy Tax Increase in Five Months

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 14:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Greece's energy regulator approved higher renewable-power taxes for consumers, backing a second increase in five months to bolster funds at market operator Lagie SA. Read more

China to join international renewables body

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 12:15 (PV-Tech)

China has announced its intention to join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Read more

TrendForce: polysilicon, silicon wafer prices increasing

Monday, 1.14.2013 - 9:51 (Solarserver)

TrendForce (Taipei City, Taiwan) has released new data showing that polysilicon and monocrystalline silicon wafer prices are continuing to increase in anticipation of Chinese tariffs against polysilicon from the EU, South Korea and the US. The company's EnergyTrend division estimates that polysilicon spot prices rose to USD 16.0 per kg in the week of January 6-12, 2012, with mono-Si wafer prices rising to USD 1.10 per piece. TrendForce cites optimism about the demand in 2013, which it says could lead to further price increases. Read more