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UK government blocks funds for farmers who benefit from solar plants

UK farmers with solar farms on their land will no longer be eligible for any farm subsidies under the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from January 2015.

Japan’s grid connection panel meets for first time

The working group established by the Japanese government to deal with grid connection issues for solar and other new energy generation capacity met for the first time last week.

SPI 2014: Canadian Solar to reveal Diamond module

Canadian Solar will reveal a new Diamond module at SPI in Las Vegas this week.

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Chile will lead Latin America in renewable energy, says president

The president of Chile, Michelle Bachelet said the country will aim to become a leader in renewable energy.

California continues solar lead as 34MW solar power plant nears completion

US independent power producer, sPower has completed a 34MW solar power plant in California.

SPI 2014: AET launches new eco roof ballast

AET has launched its ‘Rayport-B Eco’ roof ballast at this year’s SPI, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center this week.

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Latest effective PV capacity trends delay greenfield fab development

How far can existing PV capacity go, in terms of keeping up with end-market growth? This is one of the key issues in terms of capital expenditures and tool suppliers waiting for an uptick in bookings. It is also essential to understand in terms of forecasting end-market demand in 2015, at a time when trade uncertainty and the preference for project financing is keeping new ‘greenfield’ fab build at a minimum.

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