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Report: PV hits profits margins and sales of central German power generators
The increase of cheaper photovoltaics on the German wholesale power market is reducing the profits and sales of large central power generators. They are hitting back by "heavily" lobbying against decentralization, according to...
70 MW Italian PV power plant grid connected
SunEdison’s 70 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Northeast Italy has been interconnected. Reportedly the largest single-operating PV power plant in Europe, it was completed and connected within nine months.
Sarasin: PV profitability down, but resilience evident
Photovoltaics (PV) profitability has “significantly” decreased in the last few years, while rapid expansion has put pressure on feed-in tariffs (FITs). On a more positive note, however, the industry has displayed “incredible”...
PSE&G begins construction on first of more than 20 solar projects
Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) has begun the first phase of construction on its 4.4-megawatt (MW) Yardville Solar Farm in New Jersey, the U.S.
Neo Solar Power signs supply agreements; looks to increase capacity
Taiwanese solar cell manufacturer, Neo Solar Power, has concluded agreements with Korean photovoltaics companies for the supply of silicon and wafers.
SCE signs PPAs for 20 PV projects
Southern California Edison (SCE) has signed 20 contracts for photovoltaics (PV) projects worth around nearly 240 megawatts (MWs) under its Renewable Standard Contract program.
Spain announces new FITs
After months of discussion and negotiation with the industry, the Spanish government has finally approved the new photovoltaics feed-in tariffs (FITs).
Rumors fly as reports state First Solar is looking to take over SolarWorld
Rumors in the photovoltaics industry abound after Reuters reported that First Solar is looking to take over SolarWorld. While the German company strongly denies this, U.S.-based First Solar does not.
S.A.G. plans 2.13 MWp installation; to issue up to €200 million in debenture bonds
S.A.G Solarstrom is to build a 2.13 MWp photovoltaics installation on the site of a former excavated soil landfill in Spaichingen, Germany. The company also announced that, following approval, it is planning to issue debenture...
Italians positive about PV as new GIFI president is elected
The Italian photovoltaics association, ANIE/GIFI has elected a new president. The news comes as the industry announces it is optimistic about the coming year.
Juwi enters UK market; plans 60 MWs worth of solar power plants
juwi has announced its entry into the UK market by establishing the subsidiary juwi Renewable Energies Ltd, and stating that it will realize 60 megawatts worth of solar power plants in the country in 2011 and 2012.
Etrion and SunPower to install 10 MWs in Puglia, Italy
Etrion Corporation and SunPower Corp. have announced an agreement to build two solar power plants, totaling 10 megawatts (MWs), in the Puglia region of Italy.
Research: Crystalline silicon technology has the solar edge
Advances in crystalline silicon technology, combined with the falling cost of the polysilicon raw material, have served to pile pressure on manufacturers of emerging thin film technologies, according to a new research report.
Centrosolar establishes Canadian subsidiary
Germany-based Centrosolar Group AG has opened a Canadian subsidiary. In addition to providing photovoltaics (PV) systems, Centrosolar Canada will also be offering training through its Centroschool.
Sinosol to build 20 MW project in Ukraine
German-Chinese company Sinosol AG has announced it is planning and supplying a 20 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Ukraine for an unnamed, “renowned” local investor.
REC joint-venture signs solar power purchase agreement
North Star Solar has signed a 60 megawatt (MW) solar power purchase agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Company. North Star Solar is a wholly owned affiliate of NorthLight Power, a joint-venture between REC and...
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