Isofotón eyes Sovello up
According to media reports, Spain-based Isofotón is looking to acquire Sovello. The German companys insolvency administrator says Sovello is looking to find an investor by the end of October.
Spain introduces 6% energy tax
Photovoltaic producers will now have to pay a 6% tax on any income they earn from generating solar power, including from feed-in tariffs (FITS).
Global Solar Alliance presents new initiatives at SPI
Make photovoltaics more competitive through global collaboration. This is the goal of the newly formed Global Solar Alliance, which presented 2 new initiatives at the Solar Power International tradeshow in Florida yesterday.
Japans new solar era takes shape
Evidence is mounting that Japans solar market is in the early stages of a boom. Reports of US$2 billion in investments in only months, a proposed zero-nuclear future energy plan, and analyst predictions of a shift towards commercial, industrial and utility scale PV are all pointing to a new era for photovoltaics in Japan.
Bill Clinton: PV industry must intensify communication efforts
“You are the future of America,” stated former U.S. president, Bill Clinton, yesterday at the Solar Power International tradeshow in Florida. He appealed to the photovoltaics industry to intensify its communication about the solar success story in the political debate.
Chile: "Largest" PV plant completed
What has been described as Chiles largest industrial photovoltaic plant 1.4 MW has been completed. There are plans to scale it up to 25 MW over the next few years.
Creditors approve BMW heirs Solarwatt takeover
Solarwatt AGs creditors have approved the companys reorganization plan and BMW heir Stefan Quandts proposal to acquire 94% of its shares. Once the plan takes legal effect, Solarwatts insolvency proceedings will be repealed.
Germanys maturing "cleantech" sector geared for growth
Two reports, released this week, have indicated that Germanys cleantech industry, and photovoltaics in particular, will continue to grow in the coming years and maintain its leading place in the industry.
Isofoton reveals plans to manufacture PV in Saudi, Brazil and China
Spain-based Isofotón has revealed further details about its new photovoltaic manufacturing facility in Napoleon, Ohio. The company has also told pv magazine at the Solar Power International that it intends to set up module manufacturing operations in Saudi Arabia, Brazil and China.
Discounters Walmart, Costco and Kohls lead 'Top 20' US solar companies
Solar is going “through the roof” in the United States, according to a report released by the Washington, DC-based Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the San Francisco-based Vote Solar Initiative on September 12. In fact, the top 20 commercial solar users in America have installed more than 1.2 million photovoltaic panels, combined, covering more than 544 acres of rooftops.
