South African PV developers to invest $114 million in women
Eighteen photovoltaic developers, who have finally signed contracts for 651.53 MW worth of projects in South Africa on Monday, are among 28 renewable energy companies that will allocate US$114 million of their investment to women engaged in energy enterprises.
Serbia: More details emerge on OneGiga PV project
At one GW, Serbia is planning to build the worlds largest photovoltaic project. Project developer, Securum Equity Partners & Associates shares more project and manufacturing details with pv magazine.
S.A.G. Solarstrom announces large-scale PV project plans in Chile
Germany-based S.A.G. Solarstrom has announced it will install a two MW pilot photovoltaic project in the Chilean region of Coquimbo. Overall, the company is planning to establish a number of large-scale plants in the country.
Work underway on India's first CSP plant
Schott Solar has delivered 17,000 receivers to Godawari Green Energy Ltd for use in the countrys first concentrated solar power (CSP) project. The 50 MW plant is scheduled for completion in 2013.
Welspun plans 100 MW PV project in India
Welspun Renewables Energy Ltd (WREL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a 100 MW photovoltaic project in Indias Raipur.
Solon reveals more Israeli PV project details
Solon Energy GmbH yesterday announced yesterday the formation of a joint venture with Elco in Israel. A spokesperson provides pv magazine with more details.
Moncada plans 189 MW South African PV project
Italian renewables company Moncada Group has won the second tender issued by the South African Department of Energy to build a 189 MW, 240 million photovoltaic plant in De Aar, near Cape Town.
Algeria plans over 3 GW of solar
Algerian state-owned company Sonelgaz intends to deploy more than four GW of renewable energy in Algeria within the next decade, most of which will comprise solar power.
PV contribution reaches 6% in Germany
The share of solar power in Germanys energy mix has risen 50% on the back of increased photovoltaic installation activity and a high number of sunshine hours. Overall, the contribution of renewable energy in the country grew in the first nine months of 2012.
Solon establishes solar JV in Israel
Solon Energy GmbH has established a joint venture with Israel-based Elco. The new company already has two photovoltaic projects under construction, and is hoping to work on a further 200 MW in the country.
