Isofotón reaps positive Q1 2011 results
Isofotón has increased its first quarter turnover by 74 percent year on year.
Weak inverter demand expected
Photovoltaic inverter demand is expected to be “very weak” in the first two quarters of this year, according to IMS Researchs latest market investigation. Germanys dominance in the sector is also diminishing.
SunWize PV carport project expanded
SunWize Systems has finished the first phase of a photovoltaic carport project. Slated to be the U.S.s largest when completed, its size has been expanded from 3.63 megawatts to 4.45.
Eurosolar announces new president
At a gathering of European delegates on April 2, Peter Droege was appointed Eurosolars new president.
Saudi to see 10 MW solar system installed
Belectric and Sun & Life are currently working on what they say is Saudi Arabias largest solar power plant.
Gehrlicher opens UK subsidiary
Despite the countrys current feed-in tariff furor, Gehrlicher Solar AG has opened a UK subsidiary. It expects start work on photovoltaic installations soon.
LDK expands cell capacity
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. has expanded its annual photovoltaic cell capacity to 570 megawatts, having added a new manufacturing site in Hefei City, China.
2011 "pivotal" for US as solar identified as fastest growing industry
A new research report has found that solar is the leading industry in the U.S. However, there are still hurdles such as red tape and financing to overcome if it wants to continue on its strong growth path.
PV: Spain approves 116 MW for Q1 2011
The Spanish Ministry for Industry has announced the approvals for new PV installations which have the right to obtain the feed-in tariff. Meanwhile, in the second quarter, the new, reduced tariffs will come into effect.
4.3 MWp worth of PV to be installed on Spanish greenhouses
?ITS Power has announced it will install 4.3 megawatts worth of photovoltaics on greenhouses near Granada, Spain.
