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Germany: Storage test for the "energiewende"
A power-to-gas research project has been launched in Germany. A research network of institutes and companies will evaluate the capability of long-term storage technologies in a 100% renewable energy electricity scenario.
US Bancorp offers fifth tax equity commitment to SunRun
SunRun and U.S. Bancorp have formed a partnership to purchase $200 million worth of solar residential systems in the U.S.
Conergy launches modules on Canadian market
Continuing on its globalization path, Conergy has announced it will this month be launching its solar modules in Canada after its Canadian subsidiary signed a two-year framework agreement.
Q-Cells COO steps down
Gerhard Rauter has resigned from his position of chief operating officer and member of the executive board, effective immediately. No reason has been given for his sudden departure.
Meyer Burger publishes Roth & Rau offer document following FFSA approval
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has received approval from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (FFSA) to publish the offer document regarding its voluntary public tender offer for all non-par-value bearer shares of...
MEMC YOY sales boosted by solar activities
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. has reported an impressive boost in its year-on-year sales, primarily due to its solar materials division and subsidiary, SunEdison. Its sequential results, however, did decrease, partly due to...
REC also experiences weak Q1
In what seems to be the overriding trend for photovoltaics companies in the first quarter of 2011, the Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has reported decreased revenues due to weakened demand.
Q-Cells lays off contract workers
Germany-based Q-Cells SE has reportedly let the majority of its contract workers go, due to declining photovoltaic demand. The company’s permanent staff won’t be affected, according to sources.
Weak demand and sales decline characterize Sunways’ first quarter
Looking at its preliminary figures, Sunways AG experienced a significant sales decline of €22.1 million in the first quarter of 2011, in comparison to the first quarter of 2010. The reason cited was weaker than expected demand,...
Italy FIT farce could spill into next week
Speaking to industry representatives at Italy’s Solar Expo in Verona, confidence seems to be battered. While analysts had reported that the fourth Conto Energia would be signed today, media reports state that it will only be...
First Solar sees flat first quarter
First Solar executives didn’t have much good news to discuss on Tuesday when the company announced flat first-quarter sales and lowered earnings. Cuts in government subsidies in key European countries have squeezed solar panel...
Germany: Gehrlicher completes 4 rooftop PV systems
Gehrlicher Solar AG has completed a 3.1 megawatt photovoltaic rooftop project in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Enecsys secures £25 million funding
Enecsys Limited has secured £25 million ($41 million) in equity financing. The company says it will use the money to further develop its photovoltaic micro inverter business and expand its global presence.
Constellation Energy acquires 30 MW Sacramento solar project
Constellation Energy has acquired a 30 megawatt (MW) DC (25 MW AC) solar project from Belectric, Inc. Currently under construction, it is scheduled to be commercially operational by the end of the year.
Silfab and Agris sign solar module agreement
Silfab Ontario Inc. and Agris Solar Co-operative Inc. have signed an agreement, under which Silfab will supply Agris with 9.3 megawatts of solar modules over the next year.
PSE&G and Matrix complete 2.8 MW solar project
Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) and Matrix Development Group have completed two New Jersey rooftop solar installations worth 2.8 megawatts (MW).
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