2012-02-22
Germany plans PV cuts of over 30 percent
According to initial media reports, Germany’s politicians want to implement sharp cuts, earlier than scheduled, to its photovoltaic subsidies. Furthermore, the guaranteed tariff should be limited at 90 percent. The ministers will, however, officially present their plans tomorrow. more at pv-magazine.com ›››

2012-02-22
Yingli expects 30 percent Q4 module decrease
Having preannounced its fourth quarter (Q4) 2011 financial results, Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has said it expects photovoltaic module shipments to sequentially decline by 30 percent. Meanwhile, its gross margin has taken a tumble. more at pv-magazine.com ›››

2012-02-22
Canadian Solar ups Q4 2011 shipping guidance
In a move not seen from solar companies for a while, Canadian Solar has upped its fourth quarter (Q4) 2011 shipping guidance. The photovoltaic module manufacturer did not provide preliminary financial figures, however. more at pv-magazine.com ›››

2012-02-22
JinkoSolar opens module testing lab
China-based JinkoSolar has opened a "cutting edge" photovoltaic module testing laboratory in China’s Jiangxi. The manufacturer aims to conduct test programs independently. more at pv-magazine.com ›››

2012-02-22
Storage: Investment in CRES systems to hit $4.2 billion through 2022
Pike Research has announced that investments in community and residential energy storage (CRES) systems will increase to more than US$4 billion in the next decade. more at pv-magazine.com ›››