Ib vogt completes 30 MW of PV in the UK
Ib vogt GmbH has completed around 30 MW worth of photovoltaic projects in Q1 2013. Overall, the German company has installed 55 MW in the country.
China Wind Power to add 200 MW of solar by 2015
A strategic agreement between China Wind Power and CNNC Rich Energy will bring another 200 MW of solar capacity to China by 2015.
Manz receives 4.5 million Li-ion battery order
France-based battery manufacturer Saft has ordered 4.5 million worth of Li-ion battery cell equipment from Germanys Manz.
NADB and SunEdison close $35 million loan for 16 MW PV park
The North American Development Bank (NADB) has agreed to loan SunEdison US$35 million for the construction of the U.S. solar companys 16 MW (DC) photovoltaic park in Arizona.
Avancis closes 20 MW CIGS PV facility in Germany
CIGS manufacturer Avancis will turn one of its manufacturing facilities in Germanys Torgau into a technology center. As such, 67 temporary employment contracts will not be renewed, and employees at the companys Munich-based research department are to be relocated to Torgau.
US: Insufficient funding for energy research
MIT Professor Dr. Ernest Moniz made his pledge at the full committee hearing held this Tuesday, which will eventually decide if he is the man to take over as U.S. Secretary of Energy. The fact the U.S. is not spending enough on energy research was highlighted during the Q&A session. Moniz added that more focus needs to be placed on solar.
Yingli top global PV module supplier in 2012
Yingli was the top module supplier in 2012, as previous leader Suntech slipped to fifth place in the rankings, according to an analysis published by research company IHS. Meanwhile, photovoltaic companies are said to be increasingly internationalizing their business models.
Insolvency proceedings open for Asola Solarpower
Germany-based Asola Solarpower is experiencing financial difficulties. Nevertheless, the companys insolvency administrator sees good opportunities for redevelopment via a realigned business plan.
Turkey: 2013 a critical year for solar energy development
2013 is expected to be a pivotal year for the Turkish solar industry, as the countrys Energy Market Regulatory Authority gears up to distribute PV production licenses for projects larger than 1 MW. Meanwhile, cumulative capacity is expected to surpass 4 GW by 2017.
UK: Martifer Solar completes 28.1 MWp PV project
Portugal-based Martifer Solar has commissioned a 28.1 MWp photovoltaic project in the U.K. Spread across a number of systems, construction was completed in 15 weeks.
