Germany: Solon to develop second PV scheme in Lübesse
German company, Solon Energy has won the race to develop the second photovoltaic project in Lübesse, Germany.
Smart work by Kyocera in Los Alamos
Japan’s Kyocera Corporation has opened the first international smart grid demonstration project on U.S. soil at Los Alamos in New Mexico.
Conergy cancels long-term wafer contract; transfers PV plants to MEMC
Conergy AG has cancelled its long-term photovoltaic wafer contract with MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. As a result, the German company no longer expects to reap a positive EBIDTA in 2012. It has also agreed to transfer photovoltaic power plants to MEMC.
Updated: Isofotón unveils 300 MW Saudi PV plans
Isofotón and Industrial Systems Corp (INDSYS) have signed a joint venture agreement to install 300 MW of photovoltaics in Saudi Arabia. The two parties will also develop projects across the Middle East, North African (MENA) and Indian regions.
EU PVSEC: 300 GW/a PV initiative launched
On the second day of the EU PVSEC tradeshow, Solarpraxis AG and pv magazine launched their 300 GW per year initiative. The goal is to provide a forum for debate and to set an ambitious goal for the photovoltaic industry, as a part of a global energy transformation towards renewables.
Hanergy officially acquires Q.Cells' Solibro
Q.Cells SE has today officially handed its thin film photovoltaic subsidiary, Solibro GmbH, to China-based Hanergy Holding Group Limited. The 400-strong workforce will be kept on.
US military to spend $1.8 billion on clean energy by 2025, with 'net zero' results
U.S. military spending on renewable energy programs, including conservation measures, is expected to increase steadily over the next 12 years, reaching almost US$1.8 billion in 2025.
Malaysia: Applications for 8 MW of rooftop PV open
Malaysia’s Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) has announced that applications for 2 MW of rooftop photovoltaic projects in H2 2012 and 6 MW for H1 2013, have opened.
PV interest in Uzbekistan increases
Several large photovoltaic power plants are expected to be built in Uzbekistan soon, with the participation of both local and foreign investors.
EU ProSun files second solar complaint
EU ProSun, headed by SolarWorld AG, has filed a second official complaint to the European Commission, this time accusing Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers of receiving illegal subsidies.
