Germany: Wirsol Solar begins new project
Two weeks after the groundbreaking ceremony for the 16 MW park in Grafenwöhr, Germany, the company starts a new project in Saxony-Anhalt.
ReneSola appoints president for China division
ReneSola has appointed Xiaoliang Liang as president of the company’s China division. The position has been newly created and Liang will head sales and systems development throughout China.
Japan down to last nuclear reactor
Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power Company [Tepco] has shut down its last operating nuclear reactor. On Sunday, Tepco said it shut down the number six reactor at the Kashiwazaki Kariwa plant, the world’s biggest nuclear power plant. Hokkaido Electric’s reactor remains.
Ontario government reviews FITs
The Ontario government is taking immediate steps to ensure the long-term sustainability of its renewable energy program. More jobs, lower prices and giving communities more say are in the agenda. FIT cuts are also planned.
IHS acquires IMS Research
Information and analytics firm IHS has announced the purchase of IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy for approximately US$46 million.
Negative earnings in 2011 for aleo solar
German company aleo solar AG have announced a drop in revenue and negative earnings for the financial year 2011. The annual report confirms the preliminary figures announced earlier.
Meyer Burger achieves strong operating results in 2011
Swiss company Meyer Burger Technology has reported strong operating results for 2011. Record sales of 1.32 billion Swiss Franc (CHF) (US$1.44 billion) have been announced.
Germany: An awaited ban of photovoltaic systems?
According to media reports, the Managing Director of the arrhenius Institute for Energy and Climate Policy, Helmuth Groscurth, forsees a ban on new photovoltaic systems in Germany.
Germany: Federal Network Agency confirms record numbers
The announcement, at the beginning of the 2012, that estimates indicate that three gigawatts of photovoltaics had been installed in December 2011 led to heated discussions. The numbers have now been confirmed by the Federal Network Agency.
Germany: Energy turnaround is only possible with solar
Provincial minister for environment, climate and energy Franz Untersteller sat down with the Baden-Württemberg photovoltaic industry to discuss the future of renewable energy and photovoltaics in the state at a special meeting.
