Updated: SDL and SPI targeting 100 MW of Greek PV projects
SDL Solar and SPI Solar are to install 100 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaic projects in Greece. SPI, with SDLs help has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with two Greek venture capital funds, for 30 MW.
Q.Cells resumes cell and module production
Following its insolvency annoncement at the start of the month, Q.Cells SE has resumed production of its photovoltaic cells and modules. The search for an investor is also underway a “number” of parties have reportedly expressed interest in the company.
MEMC denies CEO's departure
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. has today issued a statement denying that its CEO is stepping down.
Solarhybrid sells Israeli PV project rights
The insolvent solarhybrid AG has announced that subsidiary, solarhybrid Israel Ltd has sold its photovoltaic project rights to Summit Energy LP.
LG expects mass production of storage battery in 2013
Solar is a small, but strong part of LGs business states Yun Ju Hwan of LG Electronics, during a visit to the companys cell and module factory in South Korea. While capacity ramp ups are on hold, the group is planning to launch a solar storage solution and thin film panels in 2013, and manufacture its own polysilicon.
Thin film: Potential remains for those who survive
In a week when major restructuring at the worlds largest thin film producer, First Solar, has been the focus, the industry has gathered to discuss prospects for the technology and market in the future.
Survive the solar shakeout and reap substantial rewards
Reports of the imminent demise of the solar industry have been highly exaggerated, according to research released this week by New York City-based McKinsey & Company, Inc. While it states that the “rules of the game are changing” and that there will be “significant challenges”, it firmly believes there are still substantial rewards to be reaped.
Bosch acquires Conergy inverter subsidiary
Bosch has officially acquired Conergys photovoltaic inverter subsidiary, voltwerk electronics GmbH, following approval from the German anti-trust authorities. The purchase price was not disclosed.
Georgia PV project targets 1.5 GW of PV projects
A new joint venture, Georgia PV Project, is targeting over 1.5 gigawatts (GW) worth of photovoltaic installations across the world. It will also set up a module production facility in Georgia.
Germany: Gehrlicher begins construction on 35 MW PV park
Gehrlicher Solar AG has begun construction work on its 35 megawatt (MW) Perleberg Airport photovoltaic park project in Brandenburg, Germany.
