1 MW PV plant online in Chile
A one MW photovoltaic plant has been completed and grid connected by Spain-based Solarpack and Chilean state enterprise Codelco (Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile).
Phono Solar: Diverse offerings key to impacting challenging market
Tier-two Chinese manufacturer Phono Solar said that the key to making an impact in the current challenging photovoltaic market is continue to develop diverse offerings targeting a number of market segments. Phono Solars Global Marketing Manager Eric Yuan spoke to pv magazine at the Intersolar Europe trade show.
Abengoa plans 200 MW Californian PV plant
Spain-based Abengoa has undertaken a US$360 million contract to engineer and construct a 200 MW photovoltaic plant in Californias Imperial Valley.
US: City and county governments turn to PV
While the expectations of SolarWorld launching a Sino-EU photovoltaic trade case during Intersolar Europe begin to the fade, the company has highlighted projects in the U.S. where municipal governments are turning to photovoltaics.
Soitec completes Italys largest CPV power plant
International semiconductor developer Soitec reported at the Intersolar Europe trade show today that it has completed what it claims is Italys largest concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) power plant in Sicily. The company says that the 1.17 megawatt (MW) power plant, “paves the way for many other CPV plants to be developed in the country.”
Intersolar: PV optimism in the face of adversity
The second day of the Intersolar Conference closed yesterday with the CEO panel displaying remarkable optimism in the face of extremely challenging conditions for manufacturers. The CEOs of Canadian Solar and JA Solar were upbeat about predictions for installed capacity in 2012.
Indias JNNSM: Projects under batch II are a "risky" proposition
Many of the batch II solar projects under Phase I of Indias Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) have been deemed a risky proposition in a new research report by India-based CRISIL Research.
EthoSolar and TecnoSun to manufacture PV tracking systems in Ontario
EthoSolar and its sister company, TecnoSun Solar Canada Inc. have announced they will establish a 50 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic tracking system manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada. The move is part of a strategic partnership, developed with Germany-based TecnoSun Solar Systems AG.
Germany: Chinas big boys deliver PV modules to 40 MW PV park
China-based Trina Solar, Suntech Power and Hareon Solar will deliver a total of 40 megawatts (MW) worth of their modules to a photovoltaic park in Germanys Jännersdorf.
US installs "record" amount of PV in Q1; to exceed 3.2 GW in 2012
According to SEIA and GTM Research 506 MW of photovoltaics were installed in Q1 2012. This, they say, represents “more than any other first quarter on record.” Overall, it is predicted that 3.2 GW will be installed throughout the year. There are concerns for 2013, however.
