Germany: 8.3 MW PV power plant opens
An 8.3 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power generation installation, which was connected to the grid in October 2010, was opened in a ceremony on Friday May 27.
2011 PV installations predicted to increase, but long term forecasts show a decline
IMS Researchs latest photovoltaic demand report raises its outlook for installations in 2011 from 18 gigawatts (GW) to more than 21 GW, as a result of falling prices across the industry supply chain.
Siemens to install 3 MW PV system in New Jersey
Siemens Energy, Inc. is to provide engineering, procurement and construction services on a three megawatt ground-mounted photovoltaic power plant in New Jersey, the U.S.
Italy: Gehrlicher Solar set to install 20 MW by August
German photovoltaic company expects solar sales potential in the “high double-digit million range” as it approaches 20 megawatts (MW) of installation in Italy.
6 MW deal signed by SPP and JCM in Ontario
Solar Power Partners (SPP) and JCM Capital (JCM) have signed an agreement with Rumble Energy to provide six megawatts (MW) of commercial-scale photovoltaic installations in the state of Ontario, Canada.
More solar "critical" for Asias future growth
Asian Development Bank says expansion in solar energy generation is crucial if the region is to continue to grow economically, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Germany: Nuclear to be abolished; deeper PV cuts under consideration
In a positive move, The German cabinet has today announced it will close all of Germanys nuclear power plants. But, casting a shadow over the news, for some at least, it has been said that some governmental factions are looking to further curb photovoltaic feed-in tariffs.
Italian PV construction surges ahead of changes to government programs
Construction begins on seven new industrial sized photovoltaic plants as a two megawatt (MW) plant opens in the Italian municipality of Umbria.
Singapore: HDB launches 2 MW solar leasing scheme
Representing Singapores first solar leasing scheme, the countrys Housing and Development Board (HDB) has said it is undertaking a two megawatt photovoltaic project, which aims to test solar energy in 30 housing precincts.
Morgan Solar secures $16.5 million funding; will open CPV manufacturing facility
Morgan Solar Inc. has secured USD$16.5 million in the first tranche of its Series B funding round. It aims to use the funds to make its Sun Simba concentrated photovoltaic modules commercially viable.
