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.
California: Soitec Solar receives $25 million for CPV expansion
One of Soitec Solars U.S. subsidiaries has received a US$25 million Department of Energy (DOE) grant to support its concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) module expansion.
UK: 30 MW PV park in the planning
Lark Energy has announced it is currently working on a 30 MW photovoltaic park in the U.K. When complete, it will be the countrys largest. In related news, solar investment opportunities in the country have been highlighted.
Canadian Solar invests in 122 MW North American PV pipeline
Canadian Solar Inc. has announced its involvement in a North American photovoltaic pipeline, which will see the Chinese module manufacturer install 122 MW by 2014. The move is part of its strategy to move downstream.
Japan: New PV FITS to prompt 3.2 GW installation growth
3.2 GW, or US$9.6 billion worth of new photovoltaic installations are expected to be added in Japan, following the countrys solar electricity price announcement on June 18.
Activ Solar completes 21.18 MWp Ukrainian PV system
Activ Solar has completed the first phase of its Starokozache Solar Power Station, located in the Ukraines Belgorod-Dnestrovskiy, Odessa region. Overall, the power station will have a capacity of nearly 43 MW.
