Japanese solar cell sales jump 72%
Sales of solar cells in Japan hit 445 megawatts from April to June following a 72% rise year-on-year.
Industry sources said the huge improvement was due to a jump in demand for non-residential power generation ahead of the launch of a new renewable power subsidy scheme.
This July, Japan introduced a comprehensive Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program under which regional power utilities buy power from renewable energy suppliers at fixed premiums for up to 20 years. The emphasis on renewables is aimed at helping Japan wean itself from nuclear power following last year’s Fukushima disaster. The program could unlock billions of dollars in clean-energy investment.
The launch of FIT has increased the number of companies that generate solar power that is then re-sold to regional utilities. Sales to such companies surged to 29.8 MW from the April to June or four times higher than a year earlier.
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ABB continues to strengthen the Symphony Plus platform with features and functionalities that meet the needs of a varied and changing power and water market.
The industry giant forays into the Mainland with the introduction of the turbocharged 6-cylinder 4006-23TRS gas engine.
Last December Alstom Grid announced it had acquired Canadian Smart Grid technology company ASAT Solutions - a strategic move to offer integrated substation data management solutions for utilities and industrial customers worldwide.
Modularity of hardware and software to meet the changing and individual requirements of modern grids during the whole life cycle
Following a trial phase with various grid operators, Siemens Smart Grid has brought the new protection device series Siprotec 5 onto the market.
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