Exclusive: First Solars FFO2 approaching full ramp up
Thin-film module producer First Solar has opened the doors of its new Frankfurt (Oder) facility exclusively to pv magazine as full ramp up approaches. So far the company does not plan to adapt its cost-roadmap, although price competition is growing.
Euro Solar Park signs agreement for 150 MW Serbian PV park
The southern Serbian city of Vranje has signed a preliminary agreement with the Euro Solar Park company for the potential development of a 150 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic park.
Activ Solars 80 MW Ukraine PV project nears completion
Activ Solar is on the way to completing its 80 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in the Ukraine. The Austrian company has just announced the conclusion of its third 20 MW phase.
Germany: 664 MW of PV installed in June; 15 percent incentive cut likely
According to recent figures from the German Federal Network Agency, new photovoltaic installations amounted to approximately 664 megawatts (MW) in June. As such, it seems likely that incentives will drop by 15 percent next year.
Update: JinkoSolar expects to resume manufacturing operations soon
JinkoSolar has been ordered to close its Haining manufacturing plant in Chinas Zhejiang province following protests by villagers that it was releasing toxins into a local river. The company says it expects to resume operations “within the next few days”.
SCE to install up to 10 MW US PV rooftop system
U.S. utility, Southern California Edison (SCE) is to install an up to 10 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic system atop an industrial property in California. When completed, it is expected to be the biggest installation of its kind in the U.S.
US sees "substantially" decreased PV installation costs
New research has indicated that the installed cost of photovoltaic systems in the U.S. “substantially” decreased in 2010 and during the first six months of 2011. For the first time, data is available on utility-scale installed costs trends.
Brazil: 50 MW PV plans unveiled
Brazils first commercial-scale, one megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant is set to double in size. Plans to ramp up to 50 MW have been unveiled.
US: Rhode Island implementing FITs
Rhode Island has passed a law implementing a limited feed-in tariff (FIT) and set it on a fast track to implementation. Under it, a 40 megawatt (MW) capacity cap for renewables has been set.
India: ADB loan to boost Gujarats large-scale solar industry
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made a $100 million loan available to Indias Gujarat. The goal is to strengthen the states large-scale solar industry.
