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Meyer Burger wins order for over CHF 25 million Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has announced a contract for wire saws and wafer inspection systems worth over CHF 25 million (around USD$21 million or €18 million) with Chinese manufacturer JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.
pv magazine
Jun 06, 2010
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IBC Solar breaks 1 GW barrier IBC Solar has broken the one gigawatt (GW) mark in module sales.
Becky Beetz
Jun 06, 2010
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Development of 10 MW Florida solar farm underway BlueChip Energy has started on stage one of the Rinehart Solar Farm, a 10 megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar photovoltaics (PV) facility in Central Florida, the U.S. It is expected to be one of the state’s largest private solar plants.
Becky Beetz
Jun 06, 2010
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Markets & Policy
International PV market to significantly grow The outlook for the international photovoltaics (PV) market continues to be positive, with “significant” growth predicted.
Becky Beetz
Jun 06, 2010
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Solexant's nanocrystal solar technology receives USD$41.5 million Third generation thin film developer Solexant Corp. has secured USD$41.5 million during the first close of a Series C financing round, following the “successful completion” of a two megawatt (MW) pilot line operating at the company’s headquarters.
pv magazine
Jun 06, 2010
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Nevada: High energy prices spark interest in renewables Rising energy prices have sparked a renewed interest in renewable energy sources for electricity production, home heating and home cooling, says the U.S.-based Nevada Commission on Economic Development.
Becky Beetz
Jun 06, 2010
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Hybrid Energy to increase portfolio assets by USD$18 Million Nevada-based Hybrid Energy Holdings, Inc. has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOS) with KS IP Holdings, LLC (KS-IPH) to acquire and develop a select group from KS-IPH’s Solar Energy Technologies portfolio. The transaction is valued at USD$18 million.
Becky Beetz
Jun 06, 2010
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Grid-independent PV takes center stage at Intersolar Europe Alongside grid-connected photovoltaics (PV), grid-independent PV (off-grid) will be among the main focal points at this year’s Intersolar Europe, taking place in Munich, Germany from Jun 9-11.
Becky Beetz
Jun 06, 2010
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German Bundesrat stops solar cuts – updated A mediation committee concerning the cuts in the promotion of solar energy has been convened by Germany’s Bundesrat upper house of parliament. A key industry figure has said that people should not expect the cuts to be smaller though.
pv magazine
Jun 05, 2010