Ontario: Increased PV opportunities, but module dissatisfaction exists
Following an increase in Ontarios domestic content rule, there are many new opportunities for photovoltaic (PV) equipment manufacturers. However, installers are dissatisfied with module brands.
PVN to build PV plant atop Californian landfill
California-based PVNavigator (PVN) has entered into an agreement with the County of San Bernardino, under which the company aims to build a photovoltaics (PV) plant atop a closed landfill.
Taiwan: AUO subsidiary to install 300 MW solar wafer plant
AUO Crystal Corp. (ACC) is to establish a solar wafer plant in Taiwan. Initial capacity is expected to hit 300 megawatts (MW). Up to 1,000 jobs could also be created over the next three years.
Solon and TEP complete 1.6 MW US solar plant
Solon Corporation has completed a 1.6 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Tucson, the U.S. along with Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP).
First Solar and SCE sign 250 MW PV contract
First Solar and Southern California Edison (SCE) have signed a 250 megawatt (MW) AC power purchase agreement for the Silver State South photovoltaics (PV) project, which is expected to be operational by 2017.
1 MW Slovenian PV project completed
Bisol has completed a one megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) rooftop system in Slovenia. It is reportedly one of the countrys largest.
Hawaiian Electric Company and IC Sunshine sign 5 MW PPA
Hawaiian Electric Company and IC Sunshine LLC have signed a five megawatt (MW), 20 year power purchase agreement (PPA).
SDG&E signs 26 MW solar energy contract
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is to purchase 26 megawatts (MW) of energy from a proposed solar facility in California, under a 25 year contract with NRG Solar.
Campbell Soup to install 9.8 MW PV project
The Campbell Soup Company is to add a 9.8 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) system to its Ohio production plant.
US to cut installation costs to $1/watt with SunShot initiative
When Obama spoke of a 2035 clean energy goal during his State of the Union address, a big question on everyones mind was how he could achieve that. The answer, in part, is a new initiative called SunShot, which his energy chief says will help drive down PV system installation costs to $1 per watt.
