Japan: Solar helps Panasonic trim costs
Electronics giant Panasonic has released its consolidated figures for the last three quarters of 2012, noting a fall in demand for photovoltaics and lithium-ion batteries in Europe.
Finland: Cencorp to open Finnish module production line
Finnish company Cencorp Corporation has bucked the global trend of PV manufacturers by announcing its intent to start a production line in Europe.
Geenex announces $500 million US PV investment
Geenex has said it intends to invest at least US$500 million in photovoltaic projects in the U.S. over the next five years. The first project is slated to be 50 MW in size.
LDK Solar receives CBD loan for polysilicon upgrade
The China Development Bank Corporation (CDB) has approved a RMB 440 million (around US$70.7 million; 52.2 million) loan, which will be used towards a technology upgrade at LDK Solars Mahong Polysilicon Plant.
First Solar acquires 50 MW PV project from Element Power
First Solar Inc. has acquired Element Powers 50 MW Macho Springs Solar project in New Mexico, the U.S. No financial details were disclosed.
PV projects totaling over 120 MW planned for Chile
Chile-based Pacific Solar Inc., established in 2011 by Nexer Renovables, is planning to construct two photovoltaic plants in Chile worth 123.5 MW. Operations are expected to commence between 2014 and 2015.
Solar Bankers plans 300 MW production of its new concentrated solar module
U.S.-based Solar Bankers LLC and Germanys Apollon GmbH & Co. KG have unveiled a new concentrated solar module using holographic foil, which they claim can be produced at costs lower than other manufacturers. They aim to establish 300 MW of production capacity in 2013.
EGP commissions 19 PV plants in Greece
Enel Green Power (EGP) has commissioned photovoltaic plants in Greece worth 42 MW. An additional 15 MW has been put into service by EGP and Sharps joint venture, ESSE.
Upsolars Tigo-integrated smart modules now available for UK solar market
Upsolar, a leading international provider of solar PV modules, today announced the UK availability of its smart modules powered by Tigo Energy.
South Africa: Trina to supply Gestamp with 30 MW of modules
Trina Solar Limited (TSL) has said it will supply Gestamp Solar with 30 MW worth of its photovoltaic modules to be used in projects in South Africa.
