Installations

PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) has moved into two new facilities in California, the U.S. One, located in Davis, will allow for field testing, while the second, in Berkley, comprises laboratory and office space.

Speaking to pv magazine IHS iSuppli examines both Israel’s PV prospects and its administrative hurdles. Soltec Renewable Energies and Siemens additionally outline their plans for the country, which include the installation of 52 MW worth of PV projects.

The EuPD has announced that there will be no market cap placed on Italy’s PV industry. It added that a decision regarding the country’s feed-in tariffs (FIT) will be delayed until April.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Germany-based SolarWorld have created a partnership in order to develop an 11.6 megawatt (MW) DC solar system.

Scatec Solar has completed and grid connected a four megawatt (MW) PV plant in Puglia, Southern Italy.

The debate over whether a cap should be placed on Italy’s PV market or not is hotting up. While one minister has been quoted as saying there will be no cap, another is reportedly supporting the move. A final decision is expected to be reached by the end of the week.

Solar SW and A-Sun are currently working on an over one megawatt (MW) PV project in England. When completed, it will reportedly be the country’s largest commercial installation to date.

The meeco Group has announced it will install an off-grid solar solution at a cattle ranch in Paraguay.

Q-Cells SE has announced it will be opening an office in London. The company, which spoke to pv magazine about its UK installation plans, is also waiting to receive MCS approval for its solar panels.

The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has awarded SunEdison five PV projects worth 31 megawatts (MW) AC under its feed-in tariff (FIT) program.