Intel's spinoff SpectraWatt to shut down
Intel’s spinoff company SpectraWatt is apparently on the brink of shutting down according to reports. The crystalline-silicon cell manufacturer will be laying off more than 100 employees in March next year.
Solarfun strengthens Italian presence
China-based Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. has expanded its activities in Italy, having opened a new office in Milan and signed a sales contract for the delivery of photovoltaics (PV) modules.
CNPV and Donauer Solartechnik enter into supply agreement
CNPV Solar Power SA and Donauer Solartechnik Vertriebs GmbH have entered into a long-term strategic partnership.
Intersolar India: On the road to the solar mission
The interest in photovoltaic systems in India is enormous. However, it requires crossing quite a few hurdles to meet the ambitious targets of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. This was highlighted at the Intersolar India, which closed its doors last night.
Czech President approves controversial solar tax
The Czech President Vaclav Klaus has approved a retroactive solar tax for solar power plants in the Czech Republic in spite of fears of possible arbitrages and protests by several members of European Photovoltaics Association (EPIA).
Spanish FIT reductions come later
Contrary to what was previously expected, the massive ammendments of feed-in tariffs (FITs) in Spain will not come into effect until the second quarter of 2011.
Silfab signs over 100 MWs worth of preliminary contracts??
Silfab Ontario has signed preliminary contracts for the delivery of 102 megawatts (MWs) of solar modules in Ontario, Canada for an undisclosed sum. They are all with unnamed major local players
TÜV undertakes research project examining PV and fire risk
TÜV Rheinland has announced it is carrying out a three-year research project to examine the risk of fire with photovoltaics (PV) systems.
Henan Hengxing to build 100 MW PV project in China??
Henan Hengxing Science & Technology Co. has reportedly announced plans to build a 100 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) plant in China.
Gehrlicher Solar plans international growth; announces large-scale deployment of assembly robot
Gehrlicher Solar AG has secured a three-year 180 million credit facility, which will be used to expand its international presence and for refinancing a previous loan. The company has also deployed its unique assembly and logistics system.
