GCL-Poly to supply 150 MW of PV modules to South Africa
GCL-Poly has said it will supply 150 MW worth of its photovoltaic modules to two projects in South Africa.
JinkoSolar to supply 81 MW of PV modules to South African project
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd has signed a contract with WBHO-Building Energy (Pty) Ltd. (WBHO-BE) to supply 81 MW of its photovoltaic modules to a project located in the Cape province. The company has also revealed more of its plans for 2013.
China considers upping 2015 PV target to 40 GW
According to local media, Chinas government is considering raising its 2015 photovoltaic installation target from 21 to 40 GW. Official confirmation is still to be received, however.
Japan: Work to begin on 5.2 MW PV project
Sanko Real Estate Co. Ltd, Solar Frontier and Chiyoda Corporation are gearing up to begin work on a 5.2 MW photovoltaic plant in Japans Ise City, Mie Prefecture.
PV 2012: Strong finish expected thanks to Germany
2012 has been a rough and tumble year for the solar industry in general, having been consumed by anti-dumping and protectionist measures as countries across the world tried to rescue their own manufacturers in the face of massive oversupply and ever-falling prices. However, the year could have been far worse.
China: 2.83 GW of solar to be installed under Golden Sun program
China’s Ministries of Finance, and Science and Technology, and its National Energy Administration have released figures for the second batch of projects under the Golden Sun Program. Overall, it is expected that 2.835 GW of solar will be installed.
Work on 92 MW US PV plant complete
Construction work on the first phase of a 150 MW photovoltaic plant has been completed by Sempra U.S. Gas & Power in Boulder City, Nevada. Overall, the project is scheduled to be finalized in 2015.
US: Record year for residential solar installations
Americas solar installers are racking up some of their highest sales results ever, according to the Washington, DC-based trade group, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Hanwha to supply 155 MW of PV modules to South Africa
Hanwha SolarOne has signed its biggest deal to date with an agreement to supply 155 MW of photovoltaic modules to two solar farms being developed in South Africa.
Lawyers to challenge backdated tax on solar in Greece
A group of international renewable energy investors are questioning the legality of the imposition of retroactive taxes on renewable electricity generation plants in Greece with a view to lodging a formal complaint with the EU.
