Juwi commissions solar plants in France and Japan
Juwi installs 10.5 MW plant in southern France. Company claims the development was nothing to do with the government call-for-tender system, launched in 2011.
Panasonic set to close solar cell factory in Hungary
Japanese company Panasonic Corp has decided to close its only European solar cell plant in Hungary. An estimated 500 jobs will be lost after plant closes in March.
India: 418 MW of PV offers for Andhra Pradesh
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has received offers to set up 418 MW of photovoltaic capacity at INR6.49 (US$0.11) per unit price. This was finalized under the state’s solar policy.
Apple plans new solar array in Reno
Technology giant Apple will be developing a new solar array in Reno, Nevada in the U.S. The goal is to power the company’s data center in Reno completely with renewable energy. Apple will work together with the local utility NV Energy Inc.
Low worldwide bookings for PV equipment in the first quarter
Global trade association Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) has released their 2013 first quarter statistics report on the worldwide photovoltaics equipment market. Billings and bookings numbers still look sombre.
SMA to downsize massively
SMA has announced today that it will inform its employees of the necessary personnel adjustments as a response to the difficult solar market situation. SMA plans to gradually downsize its full-time employee pool by 700 in Germamy by end of 2014.
K Road Power axes Calico solar project in California
Renewable energy project developer K Road Power has decided to withdraw its application to develop a large-scale solar project in California. K Road Power stated “changed market conditions” as a reason for canceling the Calico Solar Project.
Schmid sells three module lines to Turkey
German photovoltaic equipment manufacturer the Schmid Group has sold three module lines to Turkey. The module lines totaling 150 MWp will be delivered in the second half of this year.
Intersolar Awards celebrate innovation, European projects
For the sixth year running the Intersolar Awards were presented to the best innovations in the field of photovoltaics and solar thermal technology as well as in the new category of solar projects in Europe.
Advancing global smart grids
Global technical association IEEE has developed a comprehensive resource portfolio aimed at further developing short- and long-term smart grid innovation. Among the first resources available are three “Vision” documents.
