US: Soitec to develop 155 MW of CPV
Soitec Solar Development, LLC, has received the go ahead to develop 155 megawatts (MW) worth of concentrated photovoltaics (CPV) after having five power purchase agreements with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
The US utility-scale solar landscape
U.S. solar expert, Alexander von Welczeck, takes time out of his busy schedule to talk to pv magazine about the American utility-scale solar market. Permitting, installation costs, site selection, and the announcement of new solar energy zones, are just some of the issues covered.
Astronergy completes 20 MW Chinese PV project
Astronergy has completed a photovoltaic plant in China. At 20 megawatts (MW), it is said to be one of the largest projects of its kind in the country. The company’s CEO predicts two gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity will be reached in 2011.
Austrian smart grid project to see 120 new PV systems installed
A new 5 million, three-year smart grid project has been unveiled in Austria. Designed to prepare for the expected “onslaught” of new solar capacity in the country, the pilot project will see 120 photovoltaic systems installed. pv magazine gets the low down.
New details emerge over 360 MW South African PV project
pv magazine has learned that the 360 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project announced by Moncada Group earlier this week has received all necessary permits.
Heralding a change
While theres a bit of doom and gloom surrounding parts of the photovoltaic industry at present, some areas are generating considerable excitement. One of them is where Berlin-based startup Changers is aiming at: the intersection of photovoltaics, technology and social media.
Moser Baer develops 23.8 MWp German PV park
India-based Moser Baer Clean Energy Limited (MBCEL) has developed a 23.8 megawatt peak (MWp) photovoltaic park in Lauta, Germany.
Solar market sees pickup, but a flat market is predicted for 2012
After a tumultuous first half, with huge price drops and uncertainty on just about everything, the solar market is beginning to see some positive signs in terms of demand pick up. Overall, a growth of 20 percent over 2010 is forecast for this year. However, the 2012 market looks flat.
Martifer Solar to build 6.6 MWp Spanish PV project
Martifer Solar has announced it will build a 6.6 megawatt peak (MWp) photovoltaic installation in Murcia, Spain.
Australia: First Solar starts work on 10 MW PV plant
At 10 megawatts (MW), the thin film photovoltaic manufacturer has begun work on what it says is Australias largest solar farm.
