German government launches 16 million organic PV R&D project
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) will sponsor the Merck-led project into achieving further breakthroughs in the development of organic photovoltaics (OPV).
Ontario opens application window for small FIT projects
The OPA will allocate FIT payments for up to 123.5 MW of small solar projects plus 15 MW for planned arrays on yet to be constructed buildings. The procurement rules for larger projects are still being formulated.
Neo Solar is into profit
Taiwanese cell maker Neo Solar has returned to profit after completing its merger with Delsolar in May. October saw the company’s best revenues since March 2011.
Punjab chief minister announces 500 MW plant
Few details are released about a project deal reportedly agreed with Canada. Chief minister Sharif is also said to have announced plans for a 1 GW electricity generation scheme.
REC panels power Cedarville University
REC panels will power a 2.15 MW installation at Cedarville University. The array will provide 10% of the university’s energy needs.
ABB to construct 100 MW PV plant in Canada
The Zurich-based power and automation technology group has been awarded an order to build the first phase of Ontario’s Grand Renewable Energy Park, valued at CAD$80 million (USD$76.8 million).
DuPont breaks ground on 4.4 MW solar plant in France
The project, consisting of nearly 18,000 Jinko Solar panels, will be the largest solar installation so far built on DuPont land.
skytron energy awarded new 50 MW PV project in Romania
The German energy company has already installed 65 MW of PV capacity in the country across two plants, with this latest commission taking its presence in Romania to 115 MW.
Largest PV plant in Japan goes online
The 70 MW solar power plant will be run by the Kagoshima Mega Solar Power Corporation and boasts technology from German solar inverter company SMA.
India passes 2 GW mark
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy says grid-connected solar in the country has passed the 2 GW point. Wind power still dominates the sector with 19.8 GW installed.
