Wacker to build 1.1 billion polysilicon production facility in US
Germany-based Wacker Chemie AG has said it will build a new, fully integrated polysilicon production site near the city of Cleveland in Tennessee, the U.S. The news comes as the company says it expects to see double digit annual growth in polysilicon demand by the solar industry.
MEMC and Flextronics to produce PV panels for SunEdison
MEMC Singapore has entered a partnership with Flextronics in order to produce photovoltaics (PV) panels at Flextronics Ontario facility. Over 100 jobs are expected to be created.
Suntechs Art of War strategy: Factory JVs, in-house production and project investments
Suntech Power is determined to use some of the best tricks known to manufacturers in its bid to boost growth while elbowing competitors out of the way.
France halts large scale PV installations
The French Government has announced that no new photovoltaics (PV) projects larger than three kilowatts will be approved for the next three months.
Thai solar FITs discussed
Since the introduction of its small power program in 2006, Thailand has signed contracts to develop 4,300 megawatts (MWs) of renewable generation. Nearly half of the contracts – 1,800 MWs – are for solar energy.
Australias decision to phase out solar credits attracts controversy
The announcement by the Australian Government to begin phasing out its solar credits for households has attracted criticism from the industry.
Hopes for popular grant program extension dim in the US
It is merely four weeks before 2010 draws to a close, and hopes for a renewal of a popular federal grant program in the United States are sinking fast.
German solar association willing to accept further FIT cuts, but rejects market cap
The increase in photovoltaics (PV) installations in Germany turned out to be greater than expected by both analysts and the industry this year. If growth continues at the present level, then the German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar) has said it would be willing to support an additional cut in feed-in tariffs (FITs). However, it categorically rejected any cap on the PV market.
Germany: New PV FIT cuts not ruled out in 2011
The German Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety has not ruled out further photovoltaics (PV) feed-in tariff (FIT) cuts in the coming year. Representatives from the solar industry have purportedly indicated their willingness to accept this renewed cap on subsidies.
?Upsolar signs North American distribution agreement
Upsolar has signed a six megawatt (MW) distribution agreement with Focused Energy for next year.
