Europe

Germany registered over 211MW of newly installed PV capacity in February, according to new figures from the German Federal Network Agency.

British PV company Solarcentury has announced a series of international appointments as part of its plan to expand into new markets.

PV manufacturer and project developer Centrosolar is to dispose of its solar glass operations due to falling market prices and sales volumes.

The European Union should introduce universal renewable energy support mechanisms for all member states to reduce tension between conflicting policies.

Solar manufacturer Bosch Solar Energy is reviewing its future in the solar industry amid heavy losses suffered in 2012.

Exponential growth in the Dutch solar market will culminate in 4GW being installed by 2020, research claims.

Germany's S.A.G. Solarstrom has received a solar financing commitment for EUR40 million (US$52 million) from Deutsche Bank.

Mitsubishi Corporation, Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) and investment company Solar Ventures have acquired Solar Holding, which has a PV portfolio of 42MWp in Italy.

Italian PV installer Aion Renewables SpA will file for bankruptcy after Italian district court Reggio-Emilia rejected its insolvency plan, following its request in December 2012.

The European Commission’s anti-dumping investigation into PV modules shipped into EU countries from China is having a major impact on module availability and forcing distributors, project developers and installers to alter purchasing decisions, PV-Tech can reveal.