Spain reduces hours of subsidized sunlight
By a new royal decree (Royal Decreto), the Spanish government has introduced a new limit on the maximum number of hours photovoltaics (PV) installations have the right to receive the feed-in tariff (FIT), sparking criticism from the industry.
Germany: BCG expects significant downturn in PV expansion
U.S. consulting firm, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has said it expects growth of photovoltaics (PV) systems in Germany to drop to 5,000 megawatts in 2011, due to continuing decreases in solar incentives.
SunPower sells 44 MW Italian solar park
U.S.-based SunPower Corp. has completed the sale of its 44 megawatt (MW) Montalto di Castro solar park, located in the Lazio region of Italy for an undisclosed amount.
Italy: Construction begins on Strambino PV plant
Work is underway on a 2.5 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) plant in Piedmont, Italy.
2011 world PV market overview
Following a successful, yet at times, unpredictable, year, pv magazine looks at the photovoltaics (PV) trends, markets and companies set to make an impact in 2011.
SunEdison secures USD$50 million construction loan
SunEdison LLC has secured a three-year, USD$50 million construction revolver* with Rabobank International.
Germany: Wattner Group acquires 12 MW solar park
The Wattner Group of Cologne, Germany, has purchased a 12 megawatt (MW) solar park in Sietzsch, near Leipzig airport for 30 million.
SunEnergy Europe completes 1.1 MW Luneburg solar park
SunEnergy Europe GmbH has completed its 1.1 megawatt (MW) Luneburg solar park, located in Germany, in just three weeks. According to the company, it will be connected to the grid imminently.
US: National Grid completes 3 solar facilities in Massachusetts
National Grid has completed three new Massachusetts solar facilities in Revere, Haverhill and Everett. This, says the company, makes it the largest owner of solar generation in New England, the U.S.
SECP and Posco Power partner to build 300 MW PV plant
California-based Sustainable Energy Capital Partners (SECP) and with South Korean power producer Posco Power have announced they will develop and build a 300-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power plant in Boulder City, Nevada, the U.S.
