Tanzania: Largest solar project takes off
Camco International Limited and Rex Investment Ltd (RIL) have won a tender worth US$4.7 million for a solar PV project in Kigoma Region, northwest Tanzania. The project is due to commence in May this year.
TÜV Rheinland opens photovoltaic test laboratory in Korea
TÜV Rheinland strengthens its position as market leader in the field of testing and certifying photovoltaic components with the opening of its seventh facility in Gyeongsan, South Korea.
Germany: Wirsol Solar begins new project
Two weeks after the groundbreaking ceremony for the 16 MW park in Grafenwöhr, Germany, the company starts a new project in Saxony-Anhalt.
PowerFilm to supply modules for emergency vehilces
U.S. manufacturer PowerFilm announced today that it has developed a SolarStream photovoltaic module, which will supply backup power for emergency vehicles. PowerFilm will manufacturer the module and lighting equipment firm Streamlight will be responsible for distribution and sales.
Germany: Another PV boom expected
German magazine “Der Spiegel” has published that the German Environment Ministry expects a massive boom in photovoltaic installations once again due to the proposed changes to the solar subsidies. The December record might be reached again or even broken.
ReneSola appoints president for China division
ReneSola has appointed Xiaoliang Liang as president of the company’s China division. The position has been newly created and Liang will head sales and systems development throughout China.
Japan down to last nuclear reactor
Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power Company [Tepco] has shut down its last operating nuclear reactor. On Sunday, Tepco said it shut down the number six reactor at the Kashiwazaki Kariwa plant, the world’s biggest nuclear power plant. Hokkaido Electric’s reactor remains.
Ontario government reviews FITs
The Ontario government is taking immediate steps to ensure the long-term sustainability of its renewable energy program. More jobs, lower prices and giving communities more say are in the agenda. FIT cuts are also planned.
IHS acquires IMS Research
Information and analytics firm IHS has announced the purchase of IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy for approximately US$46 million.
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.
