Despite fears, US renewable energy grant program is extended
The U.S. solar market is heading into the New Year with a piggy bank that was just refilled by the federal government.
Tessera Solar sells 850 MW Calico Solar project
U.S.-based K Road Sun LLC has acquired Tessera Solars 850 megawatt (MW) Calico Solar project, planned to be built in California’s Mojave desert, for an undisclosed amount.
Spain reduces hours of subsidized sunlight
By a new royal decree (Royal Decreto), the Spanish government has introduced a new limit on the maximum number of hours photovoltaics (PV) installations have the right to receive the feed-in tariff (FIT), sparking criticism from the industry.
Germany: BCG expects significant downturn in PV expansion
U.S. consulting firm, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has said it expects growth of photovoltaics (PV) systems in Germany to drop to 5,000 megawatts in 2011, due to continuing decreases in solar incentives.
SunPower sells 44 MW Italian solar park
U.S.-based SunPower Corp. has completed the sale of its 44 megawatt (MW) Montalto di Castro solar park, located in the Lazio region of Italy for an undisclosed amount.
AUO enters the UK market
AU Optronics (AUO) is ready to expand into the British market after its EcoDuo PM 220 solar module received the UK Microgeneration Scheme (MCS) certificate.
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.
