US: Bosch and aleo announce $100 million solar funding
Bosch and subsidiary, aleo solar have announced that US$100 million in funding will be made available for commercial and residential solar projects in North America.
Power-One and Panasonic unveil energy storage collaboration
U.S.-based Power-One, Inc. and Japans Panasonic Corporation have announced that they will work together on the development of energy storage systems and the large-scale utility and commercial photovoltaic inverter business.
Construction underway on OCI Solar Powers 400 MW PV project
The first phase of construction is underway on OCI Solar Powers 400 MW photovoltaic project, located in Texas, the U.S. It is scheduled for completion at the end of 2013.
380 jobs in question at Isofotón; suppliers step up the pressure
Isofotón is currently drawing up a staff restructuring plan at its Malaga factory in Spain. 380 employees will be affected. Meanwhile, supplier Lamaignere has said Isofotón owes over seven of its suppliers more than 3 million.
Isofotón denies insolvency rumors
Spanish Logistics Group, Lamaignere has reportedly brought a group of companies together to request the opening of insolvency proceedings for Isofotón. A spokesperson for the photovoltaics company says it has received no notice of this action and that Isofotón is both “viable” and “solid”.
Solar glass anti-dumping compliant filed in Europe
EU ProSun Glass, led by GMB Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg GmbH, has filed an anti-dumping complaint with the European Commission against Chinese solar glass manufacturers exporting product to Europe.
Taiwanese cell shipments hit record high
A new report has found that shipments from Taiwans photovoltaic cell industry hit a record high in 2012. Overall, EnergyTrend found that the country’s manufacturers shipped 5.5 GW of cells globally last year.
Suntech plans PV module factory in Uzbekistan
Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd is planning to build a photovoltaic module factory in Uzbekistan.
Lithuania halts solar development
The Lithuanian Government has announced it will not permit the construction of any new solar facilities, in a bid to halt the “rapid” development of the project industry. The amendments are expected to be passed on March 1.
Italy: Solar share retreats as part of Enel energy mix
Italian renewables provider Enel Green Power’s consolidated results for 2012 paint a picture of growing revenues and profits coupled with a growing debt pile.
