Canadian Solar delivers 8 MW to landfill plant
Chinese photovoltaic manufacturer, Canadian Solar announced today that it has delivered eight megawatts (MW) of modules to a project, on a former landfill site, in the German state of Hesse.
Conergy opens 8 MW park in Germany
German photovoltaics manufacturer, Conergy has opened an eight megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Grimmen, near Germanys Baltic Sea coastline. Around 35,000 Conergy PowerPlus modules were used in the installation, which is spread over 20 hectares.
Samil Power takes on 2.6 GW PV project in China
Inverter manufacturer and project developer, Samil Power Co. Ltd has signed an agreement worth US$4.8 billion, under which it will install a total of 2.6 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic plants.
Swiss solar association calls for higher PV targets
At the annual general meeting of Switzerlands solar trade association, Swissolar, the president called for more photovoltaic growth. The development of the technology, he said, could meet 20 percent of the countrys energy needs by 2025.
Q.Cells and CCC realize PV plant in Abu Dhabi
Germany-based Q.Cells SE and Greek Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) have realized a 368 kilowatt peak (kWp) off-grid rooftop photovoltaic system in the desert in Abu Dhabi. It is said to be the first project of its kind in the UAE.
France: Total and SunPower commission 44 MWp module plant
Oil giant Total, and its affiliate, U.S.-based SunPower have commissioned a new photovoltaic module factory in eastern France.
UK FIT cuts to take effect from August
For a second time this year, the U.K. government has revealed a new photovoltaic feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme, aimed at establishing a more “predictable, certain and sustainable” industry. Under the changes, a new 16 pence (p) FIT will be introduced from August 1. According to STA, there are now provisions to install 800 MW to one GW annually.
Germany installs 1.8 GW PV in Q1
Germanys Federal Network Agency has once again quietly released the new photovoltaic installation capacities. Overall 1.8 gigawatts (GW) were installed in the country in the first quarter (Q1) of 2012.
Malaysia considers adjusting FIT due to volume of solar
Malaysias Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) has told the Malaysian Reserve that it is considering adjusting the countrys renewable energy feed-in tariff (FIT), due to an “imbalance in the RE resource mix”.
Israel: APC reaches financial close on 58.5 MW worth of PV projects
Arava Power Company (APC) has reached financial close on eight photovoltaic plants in Israel worth 58.5 megawatts (MW).
