US to invest up to $25 million in plug-and-play PV systems
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has said US$5 million will be made available for the development of plug-and-play photovoltaic systems in 2012, under the SunShot initiative. Over the next four years, it hopes to invest an additional $20 million.
Germany establishes renewable energy platform
Germanys Federal Environment Minister, Norbert Röttgen has today formed a platform for renewable energies, in order to gather together all the relevant energy transition players. The platform may only submit recommendations, however.
Q.Cells completes 91 MW PV park financing
The insolvent Q.Cells has finalized all work on what it says is Europes largest photovoltaic park. Located in Germanys Brandenburg, the final financial installment has been paid for the 91 megawatt (MW) project.
ADB offers funding for 100 MW Indian CSP plant
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said it will lend US$103 million to help Reliance Power Ltd install a 100 megawatt (MW) concentrating solar power (CSP) plant in Rajasthan. It is said to be the first time the bank will help finance a CSP project.
HHI achieves 19.7 percent copper-contact cell efficiency
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has achieved a conversion efficiency of 19.7 percent on its copper-contact selective-emitter solar cell. This, it says, is a new world record.
Emmvee enters PV project development business
Photovoltaic module manufacturer, Emmvee, has entered into the solar project development and EPC business.
Syncronys to install 400 solar-powered well pumps in Pakistan
Syncronys International will install 400 solar-powered well pumps in Pakistan. The company received the US$4.5 million order from an unnamed party.
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.
