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Despite strong 2010 growth, Phoenix Solar sees 2011 revenues stagnating
Phoenix Solar announces its most successful financial year to date, with revenues, EBIT and photovoltaic module sales all notably increasing. Despite this positive news, the German company doesn’t expect to see growth in 2011.
Blythe solar project receives US loan guarantee
The Blythe solar project, which will be the world’s largest when completed, has taken a step closer to closing financing, having been offered a conditional commitment for a U.S. $2.1 billion loan guarantee.
Korea: Construction on 100 MW thin film plant underway
Construction on the Hyundai-Avancis 100 megawatt Korean thin film solar module plant has begun. Expected to be operational by 2012, KRW 220 billion (around US $200 million) has been invested in the project.
Centrotec expanding into integrated PV roof market
Centrotec Sustainable AG subsidiary, the Ubbink Group, will obtain a number of assets from Systaic AG. Through the acquisition, Centrotec is looking to expand into the integrated photovoltaic and solar thermal energy roofs market.
Swiss solar association demands more PV energy
Swissolar is demanding immediate removal of the ceiling on feed-in tariffs. It adds that subsidies should be designed based on the German model, in order to achieve a similarly dynamic market and to increase photovoltaic share to...
PVA TePla receives €20 million Asian order
PVA TePla AG has received an order from an unidentified Asian solar manufacturer to the tune of €20 million.
Ontario: SPP and JCM sign 20 MW of solar projects
Solar Power Partners (SPP) and JCM Capital have signed an agreement with Solar Power Network (SPN) to provide full project financing for up to 20 megawatts (MW) of solar.