REC extends PV production shutdown
REC has extended its photovoltaic production shutdown in Norway until the end of the year.
China: Schiller wins contract to equip new thin film factory
Schiller Automation GmbH & Co. KG will supply automation equipment to an unnamed Chinese customer for a new 120 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic thin film factory.
Roth & Rau sells off CTF subsidiary
Roth & Rau has sold its Roth & Rau CTF Solar GmbH (CTF) subsidiary off to an unidentified Chinese manufacturer. The financial sum was not disclosed.
JinkoSolar establishes Swiss subsidiary
Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturer, JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd has established its third European subsidiary.
Suntech to supply 28.7 MW worth of PV modules to US project
SunPeak Solar, LLC has chosen Suntech to supply 28.7 megawatts (MW) DC of photovoltaic modules to its 23 MW AC solar power plant in California.
Brazilian soccer stadium to use PV; aim to install solar on all 2014 world cup venues
Just two months after Brazil grid-connected its first commercial-scale photovoltaic plant, the country is now to play host to Latin Americas first soccer stadium kitted out with solar panels.
Italy: Banks loan 110 million for 5 PV projects
A consortium of banks have provided 110 million in financing for five photovoltaic projects worth 30.4 megawatts (MW) in Italy.
US: 8minutenergy and Gestamp given go-ahead to develop 335 MW of PV
8minutenergy Renewables and Gestamp Solar have signed a Generation Interconnection Agreement (GIA) with Californias Imperial Irrigation District (IID), under which they will develop 335 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaic projects.
First Solar dedicates Arizona factory; appoints GM
First Solar has dedicated the site at which its approximately 250 megawatt (MW) thin film photovoltaic module plant will operate, when complete in 2012. Todd Spangler was unveiled as general manager and site director.
Etrion completes work on 2.6 MW Italian solar park
Etrion has completed work on its 2.6 megawatt (MW) Nettuno solar park in Lazio, Italy.
