Petra Solar opens solar and smart grid control center
Petra Solar has opened what it says is the first Network Operations Center (NOC) in the world. The new command center will allow the company to remotely monitor and control its solar and Smart Grid assets.
Meyer Burger secures large wire saw order
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has signed a supply contract worth CHF 160 million (around USD$169 million; 123 million) with an unnamed, existing customer in Asia.
Growth potential for PV recycling
Delegates at the 2nd International Conference on PV Module Recycling, held yesterday in Madrid, Spain were hoping to hear that photovoltaic (PV) recycling efforts had increased since last years conference.
JinkoSolar signs RMB50 billion finance agreement
Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with the Bank of China for potential credit facilities in the aggregate maximum amount of RMB50 billion (around USD$7.5 billion; 5.5 billion).
Enfinity to install 3 PV projects in California
Enfinity is to install three photovoltaics (PV) projects in California this year. Meanwhile, construction has begun on Enfinity Canadas 36 megawatt peak (MWp) Stardale installation in East Hawkesbury, Ontario.
Sun Materials to build 5 silicon plants following acquisition
Hong Kong-based Mascotte Holdings Limited is to acquire a 50.1 percent stake of Taiwanese polycrystalline silicon manufacturer Sun Materials for USD$150 million (around HK$1.17 billion).
30 MW Cimarron solar facility begins commercial operations
A 30 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) facility, constructed by First Solar, has begun commercial operations in New Mexico, the U.S.
Tenesol completes 6.9 MW French farming PV project
Tenesol, in cooperation with farming association Sicaseli, has completed a 34 million rooftop photovoltaics (PV) project in France.
Abound Solar receives MCS certification
U.S. thin film manufacturer, Abound Solar, has received MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certification for its AB1-series of photovoltaic modules.
Germany looking to capture PV recycling market
Two towns in Germany have joined forces to encourage photovoltaics (PV) recycling firms to set up shop in their area, after identifying a gap in the market.
