Tata secures financing for 25 MW Indian PV project
Tata Power, a private power company based in India, has completed the financing agreements for its 25 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project, set to be located in Indias Mithapur, in the state of Gujarat.
Solarhybrid developing 150 MWp PV project
Solarhybrid AG is to install a 150 megawatt peak (MWp) photovoltaic project in Germany’s Neuhardenberg, located in Brandenburg.
Plans to rescue Solon failed
The Financial Times Deutschland (FTD) has reported that two different parties stepped up to save Solon before it filed for insolvency. However, the plans fell through at the last minute.
Solon files for insolvency
Berlin-based Solon SE is the latest 2011 solar market victim, having announced yesterday evening that it has filed an application for the opening of insolvency proceedings.
Simulated 3D solar cell achieves over 25 percent efficiency
Solar3D, Inc., developer of a three-dimensional solar cell technology, has announced that simulated tests on its new cell design, have indicated that conversion efficiencies of over 25 percent are achievable.
Belectric named solar EPC leader
Belectric is the global solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) leader, having installed 62 power plants worth 391 megawatts (MW), according to IHS iSuppli.
Conergy embarks on fourth Thailand PV park
Germany-based Conergy has been awarded a contract to build a nine megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in Thailand.
First Solar: Transitioning to post-subsidy PV
In the presentation of its 2012 guidance today, First Solar has announced a strategy to focus on serving “non-subsidy” markets in the future. The key will be to reduce costs to ensure that its photovoltaic power plants can compete with traditional power producers.
Top 5 countries by 2011 PV installations announced
IHS iSuppli has published its 2011 photovoltaic installation predictions. At the top of the charts is Italy. The research body also believes module prices will continue to fall into 2012.
Solon insolvency details emerge
Hww wienberg wilhelm, insolvency advisors to Solon have released further details relating to the Berlin companys announcement yesterday.
