California: Cupertino completes 20 MW PV project
Cupertino Electric, Incs Energy Alternatives Division has completed a 20 MW photovoltaic project under the Pacific Gas and Electric Companys (PG&E) 500 MW Solar PV Program.
Work underway on MPX and E.ONs Brazilian PV plant
MPX and E.ON have begun working on the expansion of their one MW Brazilian photovoltaic plant. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of the year.
Germany: Milder PV cuts to be announced soon
According to reports, an agreement on Germanys photovoltaic subsidies could be reached before the summer break. A decision was said to have been made at a meeting between new Environment Minister, Altmaier, and opposition and state politicians, yesterday, June 25.
HCPV technology to see rapid growth
While recent price reductions in crystalline-silicon (c-Si) photovoltaics has seen pressure mount on alternative technologies, a new Lux Research report forecasts rapid growth in high-concentrating photovoltaics (HCPV). As such, the future of HCPV may be bright if companies in the field can survive the current tough market.
Campbell Soup installs 9.8 MW plant
SunPower has supplied modules and a tracker system to a Campbell Soup Company site in Ohio. The ground-mounted system, called the SunPower Oasis, will supply 15 percent of the Campbell facilitys power.
First Solars AV Solar Ranch One moving forward
The vast 230-megawatt (MW) Antelope Valley Solar Ranch One project, supplied and installed by First Solar, is back on track, after an agreement was reached between the company and LA County, on the installation of its modules. The agreement will allow First Solar to continue construction on the plant, which is set to be completed in 2013.
Study: PV would reduce electricity prices for Texan consumers
According to a new study, adding photovoltaics to the Texan electricity grid would “significantly” reduce energy prices.
New York state unveils new PV initiative
U.S. Governor, Andrew Cuomo has announced the introduction of a new photovoltaic initiative in New York, which aims to significantly increase the amount of customer-sited solar power in the state over the next two years.
$185 million earmarked for 40 MW Peruvian solar project
The U.S. Government’s development finance institution, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) has approved US$185 million worth of financing for two 20 MW solar plants in Peru.
Toshiba plans 100 MW of solar for Japan
According to media reports, Toshiba Corp. is planning to install 100 MW worth of solar in Japans in Minami Soma.
