Negative earnings in 2011 for aleo solar
German company aleo solar AG have announced a drop in revenue and negative earnings for the financial year 2011. The annual report confirms the preliminary figures announced earlier.
Meyer Burger achieves strong operating results in 2011
Swiss company Meyer Burger Technology has reported strong operating results for 2011. Record sales of 1.32 billion Swiss Franc (CHF) (US$1.44 billion) have been announced.
Germany: Government will probably compromise
After a meeting with representatives from the federal and provincial governments, it has come to light that the changes proposed for photovoltaics in Germany will be made more moderate.
Mixed reactions at Asia Solar 2012
Photovoltaic module manufacturers and inverter companies were the dominant force at this year’s Asia Solar.
China: Booming project pipelines and capacity ramp ups
The Asia Solar 2012 and Solarcon events may not have been booming in terms of visitor numbers, but the message was clear: China will be a pivotal player in the photovoltaic industry.
Germany: An awaited ban of photovoltaic systems?
According to media reports, the Managing Director of the arrhenius Institute for Energy and Climate Policy, Helmuth Groscurth, forsees a ban on new photovoltaic systems in Germany.
The green jail Santa Rita unveils its smart grid
California based Santa Rita jail, which houses 4,000 inmates, unveils its US$11.7 million smart grid project. This is the first smart grid of its kind in the U.S.
Germany: Federal Network Agency confirms record numbers
The announcement, at the beginning of the 2012, that estimates indicate that three gigawatts of photovoltaics had been installed in December 2011 led to heated discussions. The numbers have now been confirmed by the Federal Network Agency.
Germany: Positive changes might come
Representatives of the different states in Germany are apparently pushing for changes to the solar subsidy decisions that have been announced thus far. The German Environment Ministry is said to probably present an amended EEG tomorrow.
Germany: Energy turnaround is only possible with solar
Provincial minister for environment, climate and energy Franz Untersteller sat down with the Baden-Württemberg photovoltaic industry to discuss the future of renewable energy and photovoltaics in the state at a special meeting.
