Schunk quadruples production capacity
The Shunk Group has quadrupled its production capacity in the high temperatures material sector through a series of new facilities and plant expansions.
Kaneka increases production capacity by 80 MW
Japan-based Kaneka Solartech Co., Ltd. has completed the expansion of its thin film photovoltaics facilities by 80 megawatts (MW), thus bringing its annual production total to 150 MW. Meanwhile, the company says it is looking to further expand its solar energy operations.
Plans to develop 15 MW solar farm in Arizona underway
Pacific Blue Energy Corp. (PBEC) has announced its intentions to partner with Siliken Renewable Energy to build a 15 megawatt (MW) solar farm in Arizona, the U.S.
Canada: 100 jobs to be created under new 20 MW solar PV project
Up to 100 jobs are to be created under a new 20 megawatt (MW) CAD$130 million solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant project, which is currently underway in Ontario, Canada. When completed, it is expected to be one of the countrys largest solar power facilities.
US: Solar energy project praised as being groundbreaking
A solar energy project tipped to be one of Americas largest corporate solar power installations has been praised by U.S. senators, who called it a demonstration that “a clean energy future is both possible and profitable”.
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.
SunEdison to develop 8 rooftop PV systems in Ontario
SunEdison has said it will develop and build eight rooftop photovoltaic (PV) projects, with a capacity of 2.1 megawatts, for LaSalle Investment Management. Construction is set to begin late this summer.
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.
Clean Energy and Power enters European solar market; looks to make an impact
Clean Energy and Power (CEP), Inc. has acquired its first solar project in Europe. Located in the Czech Republic, work is scheduled to begin on the project this week and should be completed by the start of July. Meanwhile, the comapny has said it is looking to undertake bigger projects.
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.
