11.6 MW PV project commissioned in Indias Rajasthan
India-based KSK Energy Ventures and U.S. company MiaSolé have commissioned an 11.6 MW CIGS thin film photovoltaic project in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
A greener Apple
Apple has managed to up its renewable energy utilization by 114% from 2010, according to the new environment report released by the company. As one of the top global brands, the corporate giant’s goal is to power every Apple facility with renewable energy.
Brazil: Vensolbras to install over 200 MW of PV
New solar energy developer Vensolbras has unveiled its photovoltaic plans to pv magazine. While it is targeting just one MW in 2013, the Brazilian company aims to install over 200 MWp by 2016.
1 MW CIGS reference project completed in China
A one MW CIGS photovoltaic reference project has been completed in Chinas south western province, Yunnan using Manz AG modules.
Sky Solar completes 70 MW Greek PV park
Sky Solar Holdings Co., Ltd has completed and grid connected a 70 MW photovoltaic park in Greece. A 20 year FIT has been secured.
Germany: EnBW believes grid expansion can be partially avoided
Plant and grid operators start a progressive pilot project for better grid integration. This was presented at the “PV System Technology Forum” in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Global microgrid market to grow
Research and consulting firm GlobalData’s latest report shows that the global microgrid market will be worth US$18.9 billion in 2020. This will be a significant increase from the US$5.3 billion reaped in 2012.
Japan: 3.3 MW project grid connected
The first project stemming from Solar Frontier and Belectrics collaboration in Japan has been connected to the grid today. The 3.3 MW photovoltaic power plant was completed by the companies, with Shoseki Engineering and Construction (SEC), in the town where Solar Frontiers 900 MW fab is based.
New Jersey hits 1 GW installed PV capacity
Figures from a SEIA/GTM Research study released last week have confirmed that the state of New Jersey has hit the 1 GW installed photovoltaic capacity milestone. The state added 415 MW of capacity in 2012, an increase of one-third on 2011, when 313 MW was installed.
Solarpack starts work on 25 MW PV plant in Chile
Solarpack has broken ground on its 25 MWp Pozo Almonte Solar project in Chiles Tarapacá. It is scheduled for completion by the end of 2013.
