First CIS/CIGS power plant installed in France
Integrator Belectric and Solar Frontier have announced today the completion of their 4.2 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power plant in Bessan, France. It is the first such installation in France using copper, indium, gallium, (di)selenide (CIGS) thin-film modules. The project also represents the Japanese manufacturer’s entry into the French photovoltaic market.
Italy: 6 billion FIT limit almost reached; accusations of PV fraud arise
There are fears that the 6 billion set aside for Italys solar market until 2016 could run out next year. Data has also emerged, which indicates that over 200 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic installations have been removed from the Conto Energia II in just one week. GIFI president, Valerio Natalizia talks to pv magazine.
T-Solar announces 61 MW PV pipeline
T-Solar has announced it will install 61 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaics in India and Peru over the next year.
Lukoil plans Uzbekistans largest solar project
Russian oil giant, Lukoil is planning a 100 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Uzbekistan, a former Soviet state located in Central Asia. Plans to establish a National Institute for Solar Energy in the country are also underway.
Italy: 5 MW rooftop installation under construction
Conergy is currently installing one of Italys largest rooftop photovoltaic plants at the exhibition center halls in Parma.
92.5 MW CSP plant planned for China
Hanas New Energy Group has begun construction on a concentrated solar power (CSP) project in Chinas Gaoshawo town, in Yanchi county, Ningxia. It is said to be the first project of its kind in Asia.
Wirsol secures equity investor for 24 MW PV park
Wirsol Solar AG has secured a Japanese investor for its 24.1 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic park, located near Berlin, Germany.
GCL-Poly enters solar integration business; plans 83 MW PV project
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited has formally launched its solar system integration business. The company is also planning to build an 83 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in California.
Solon sells 2 Italian PV plants
Norwegian company EAM Solar AS has bought one 1.5 megawatt (MW) Italian photovoltaic plant from Solon, and committed to buying a second. The financial details were not disclosed.
Aurubis to close CIS factory
Europes biggest copper refiner and recycler, Aurubis AG, is taking a step back from its solar activities. As such, CIS Solartechnik GmbH will close down by the end of the year.
