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03/02/12: Large-scale PV a key focus for Gehrlicher's new Turkey JV
Gehrlicher has released further details of its new joint venture (JV) with Turkish energy company, Merk Solar Enerji Çözümleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. Specifically, the German solar company says it will focus on large-scale...
03/02/12: CPUC approves 250 MW PV PPA for First Solar subsidiary
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved a 250 megawatt (MW) 20 year power purchase agreement (PPA) between Southern California Edison Company (SCE) and First Solar subsidiary, Silver State Solar Power...
02/02/12: Switzerland also publishes PV tariff cuts
Switzerland’s Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) has announced that photovoltaic feed-in tariffs (FITs) will decrease by a total of 18 percent.
02/02/12: Greece announces new PV rates
The Greek government has announced changes to its photovoltaic subsidies. It has also highlighted the important role the technology plays in Greece.
02/02/12: EU criticizes Spain’s renewable energy moratorium
Commenting on Spain’s recent announcement that it has suspended all feed-in tariffs for new renewable energy projects, the EU Commission says it fears disturbing impacts on the investment climate in the renewable sector, as a...
02/02/12: Donauer releases further information on Gulf expansion
Donauer Solartechnik opened an office in Oman yesterday, February 1. Speaking to pv magazine, the company expands on its activities in the Gulf region.
02/02/12: Siemens awarded 4.4 MW PV contract by US Army
Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. has been awarded a US$16.8 million contract by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center to carry out energy conserving upgrades. These will include the installation of a 4.4 megawatt (MW)...
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03/02/12: India: Lanco accused of flouting JSSNM guidelines
Touted as the world’s most expensive publicly funded solar energy program, India’s much hyped Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) has hit its first roadblock. The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) alleges that...
Industry press releases
03/02/12: Meyer Burger appoints new head of renewable energy systems
Meyer Burger Technology AG today announced that Dr. Patrick Hofer-Noser will assume responsibility for renewable energy systems as of April 1, 2012.
02/02/12: VTA installs solar power systems at 3 bus yards
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), in partnership with SunPower Corp., Joint Venture Silicon Valley, and Wells Fargo, installed solar parking canopy systems, totaling 2.1 megawatts (MW), at its three bus...
02/02/12: EU PVSEC and IPVEA present PV Production Forum 2012 at 27th EU PVSEC
The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) and the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) present the PV Production Forum 2012 during the 27th EU PVSEC in Frankfurt, Germany.
02/02/12: New CEO for Ascent Solar
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., a developer of flexible CIGS solar panels, announced today that Victor Lee, Executive Director of TFG Radiant Group Ltd. and its affiliates (TFG Radiant), Ascent's largest shareholder, has been...
02/02/12: Centrosolar modules obtain best possible PID test results
TÜV Rheinland certifies the resistance of Centrosolar’s modules to voltage-related reductions in performance.
01/02/12: Stop loss prices for 2012 solar stocks portfolio discussed
Investorideas.com, a leader in renewable energy stock research for independent investors releases the following solar stocks commentary from solar expert, J Peter Lynch. Mr. Lynch discusses stop loss orders for his 2012 solar...
01/02/12: DuPont and Suntech sign strategic agreement
Key collaboration seeks to expand solar energy adoption.
01/02/12: PowerOptions and SunEdison unveil solar program for Massachusetts Nonprofits
Nonprofit institutions and government entities around the Commonwealth will have access to the latest in solar energy technology as well as attractive contract and pricing provisions under an agreement unveiled today by...
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