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Friday 3 August 2012
No end-of-year rush expected for Germany solar market in 2012, says IHS
A midyear subsidy change approved by the German government for solar PV installations in rooftops will continue to drive solar demand for the remainder of 2012, although no year-end...
Tuesday 24 July 2012
Italy solar market set for disaster as new incentive budget could be blown, says IMS Research
The budget available to for Italy's Conto Energia V (CE5) solar PV incentive program could be cut to less than half of the intended amount, wiping out any feed-in-tariff (FIT) budget...
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Bulgaria cuts solar FITs by 50%
Following Germany's April 1 solar incentive cut policies, Bulgaria announced 50% solar incentive cuts in effect on July 1. Italy has been rumored to announce new Conto Energia 5 (CE5)...
Tuesday 10 July 2012
Japan government expected to set barriers for imported solar modules
As the feed-in tariff (FIT) rate of JPY42 (US$0.53)/kWh offered by the Japan government for installing solar PV systems has attracted many foreign suppliers of solar products which...
Wednesday 4 July 2012
Germany passes April 1 solar incentive cuts with minor changes
The government of Germany has passed its April 1 incentive cuts program with minor changes. The annual installation target remains at 2.5-3GW and as accumulated installations reach...
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Germany FIT uncertainty ignites hope for Europe solar market in 3Q12
The Germany government's solar feed-in tariff (FIT) reductions, which took effect on April 1, may have to be revised because Germany Bundesrat (Federal Council) last week did not...
Monday 7 May 2012
China government cuts 2012 Golden Sun Demonstration Project subsidy to CNY5.50/W
The Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Science and Technology under the China government have announced the content of the 2012 Golden Sun Demonstration Project. The departments...
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Italy may implement new solar subsidy program in June
Italy, the second-largest solar market in Europe, is likely to implement a new solar subsidy program in June. The new program will include an installation subsidy cap of 400MW per...
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Germany likely to maintain April 1 solar incentive cuts between 20-40%
The government in Germany is expected to announce solar incentive cuts on April 1. The magnitude of the cuts will likely be the same as previously announced, between 20-40% depending...
Thursday 8 March 2012
Germany aims 2012 installation target at 2.5-3.5GW
The government in Germany has stated its targeted total solar installations of 2.5-3.5GW for 2012 remains unchanged, according to industry sources
Thursday 8 March 2012
Announcement of Japan renewable energy policy delayed to end of April
The solar industry hoped Japan would announce renewable energy policies in January or February; however, any announcements have been delayed to the end of April. Industry sources...
Wednesday 7 March 2012
Germany solar incentive cuts may be moved back to April 1
The effective date of Germany's new incentive cuts may be moved back to April 1, 2012 from the scheduled date March 9, said industry sources. The consideration of moving the date...
Friday 2 March 2012
Digitimes Research: Greater China solar prices remain static ahead of Germany incentive cuts
Due to the incentive cuts that will take effect on March 9, 2012 in Germany, prices of solar products have been static. Digitimes Research analyst Chihheng Liang noted that module...
Friday 2 March 2012
Germany incentive cuts to hit local solar PV system firms first
The government in Germany plans to cut feed-in-tariffs (FIT) of small-size solar PV systems by 20% and large-size systems by 30%. In addition, systems that are above 10MW will not...
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Germany incentive cut dissolves price increases hoped for by solar firms
Germany has announced new incentive cuts will be initiated in March 9, 2012. The industry expected such measures to be taken in April 1, 2012, but never expected the date being moved...