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SDG&E signs two solar contracts worth 257 MW
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has signed two solar contracts worth 257 megawatts (MW). The first, for 130 MWp, was signed with enXco, while the second, for 127 MWp, is with Arlington Valley Solar Energy II, LLC.
Siemens diversifies solar portfolio with HCPV acquisition
Siemens has acquired around a 16 percent share in high concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) module manufacturer Semprius, for an undisclosed amount. The move will help Semprius scale up its activities to production levels by 2012.
Solar Dawn consortium selected for 250 MW Australian hybrid plant
The consortium formed by AREVA Solar and CS Energy and Wind Prospect CWP will construct the biggest solar thermal gas hybrid of its kind, with part funding from the Australian Government and the Queensland State Government.
Germany: Solar-Konzept begins work on 28 MWp PV park
German company Solar-Konzept has began work on what has been described as one of Bavaria’s biggest photovoltaic parks. It is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.
Australian Government gives green light to 400 MW worth of solar projects
The Australian Federal Government has announced an injection of over AUD$750 million (€558 million) to help build two of the world’s largest solar power stations after months of uncertainty surrounding the projects.
IHS iSuppli: c-Si module costs to fall below USD$1 per watt by 2012
According to IHS iSuppli, crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic module costs are set to fall to USD$1 per watt by the first quarter of 2012.
Etrion and Phoenix Solar to install 2.6 MW Italian PV plant
Yet more solar plans are being executed in Italy. Etrion and Phoenix Solar have said they will build a 2.6 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics plant in the country’s Lazio region.