Completed Californian pilot project paves way for 250 MW of new PV projects
A two megawatt (MW) pilot project has been completed in California, thus leading the way for the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to develop up to 250 MW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) power in the state.
Roth & Rau AG receives 92 million wafer production line order
Roth & Rau AG has received a major order worth 92 million to supply a well-known, undisclosed Indian solar company with a wafer production line, bringing their total new orders for this year to a total of 250 million.
DP&L opens SW Ohios largest solar power facility
The Dayton Power and Light Company (DP&L) has officially opened a 1.1 megawatt solar array near its Yankee substation in Ohio, the U.S. Construction began last December and to date, is the areas largest solar power facility.
India launches its largest grid connected PV power project
India has officially launched its largest three megawatt (MW) – grid connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant.
International pressure on Spanish government paying off
The international pressure being placed on Spains government seems to be working. Spains Prime Minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has vetoed the legislative proposal of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Miguel Sebastián, and ruled out subsequent cuts in the Spanish system of compensation for solar energy.
New partnership looks at extending lifetime of plastic solar cells
Research into improving the lifetime of plastic solar cells is underway following an agreement between the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and Solarmer Energy, Inc.
Petra Solar gears up for global expansion
Clean tech company Petra Solar has said it is looking to expand into “new global markets”, following an agreement with electronics manufacturer Flextronics.
Spain reduces solar energy promotion by 40 per cent
Following a meeting with solar industry representatives, it has been revealed that Spain will be reducing feed-in tariffs by 40 percent for all photovoltaic installations, including existing ones.
UK university sets up solar farm for PV research
Work to install one of the citys first major solar farms on the roof of a University of Sheffield building has begun in what is part of a £120,000 investment into boosting photovoltaics (PV) research.??
UK university sets up solar farm for PV research
Work to install one of the citys first major solar farms on the roof of a University of Sheffield building has begun in what is part of a £120,000 investment into boosting photovoltaics (PV) research.??
