Singapore plans largest PV plant
Singaporean system integrator SolarGy Pte. Ltd is planning to build a one MW photovoltaic plant in Singapore. When complete, it will be the largest project of its kind in the country.
Asia Pacific energy storage market worth $12 billion in 10 years
A Pike Research report released today predicts that the Asia Pacific energy storage market will be worth $12 billion by 2022, with a capacity of 25 GW.
SRU Solar and Parabel complete 29.1 MW PV park in Germany
SRU Solar AG and Parabel AG have completed work on a 29.1 MW photovoltaic park between the German cities of Eisleben and Wimmelburg.
US: First Solar provides Mesa manufacturing update
First Solar has leased a portion of its Mesa manufacturing facility in Arizona out. Originally, the thin film photovoltaic company was scheduled to start manufacturing modules at the new facility in Q3 2012. There are currently no plans to begin operations, however.
South African bank approves $375 million for 8 PV projects
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has approved US$1 billion for the development of 14 renewable energy projects in South Africa, including eight photovoltaic projects.
15 MW PV plant planned for Mauritania
Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has announced it will build a 15 MW photovoltaic plant in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. When complete, it is expected to be the first plant of its kind in the country.
India: Tamil Nadu unveils ambitious solar policy
Tamil Nadu is the next Indian state to introduce a specific solar policy. With the aim of installing three GW by 2015, it is ambitious in its scope. It is also the first policy in India to introduce net metering guidelines.
Eurus Energy unveils 10 MW PV plans for Japan
Eurus Energy Group has announced it will build a 10 MW photovoltaic plant in Japans Osaka prefecture.
81.5 MW PV plant planned for Japan
Marubeni Corporation has announced its plans to build an 81.5 MW photovoltaic plant in Japans Oita prefecture.
Investment interest in Romanian PV market increases
The maturing photovoltaic markets in Germany, Spain, France and Italy, and recent feed-in tariff cuts in a number of key markets have prompted solar investors to look for new opportunities in South-East European (SEE) nations. Romania is presenting one logical and very interesting investment alternative.
