Global Solar Energy signs agreements with Italian roof specialists
Global Solar Energy has signed supply agreements with three Italian roof specialists. In the future, a significant part of the modules produced by the company’s Berlin-Adlershof site will be sold to the companys new contract partners in Italy.
Eurener sponsors the first solar race in South America
Eurener will be sponsoring the first solar race, which will cross the Atacama Chilean desert. The event known as the Atacama Solar Challenge will be held in Chile from September 30 to October 2.
Solyndra executives plead the Fifth Amendment
Bankrupt solar company Solyndra’s executives have refused to testify at a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Commitee, despite being bombarded with questions from the commitee Republicans.
Oversupply maintained into next year
The latest Solarbuzz Quarterly report issued today states that continued solar module overproduction will lead to sustained price pressure across global photovoltaic markets already reeling from factory gate prices that are now down 33 percent year over year (Y/Y).
Isofoton receives financial boost for Ohio module manufacturing facility
Isofoton North America will build its first U.S. photovoltaic module manufacturing plant, having secured financial support worth USD$30.8 million.
UK: Isolux completes 15 MW PV project
Isolux Corsán has installed three photovoltaic systems in the U.K. worth 15 megawatts (MW). Around 40 million was invested into the project.
Solyndra bankruptcy a potential headache for First Solar; loan selection process called into question
The Solyndra meltdown appears to be affecting more than just its employees. According to industry analysts, a number of First Solars photovoltaic projects awaiting loan guarantees could also be negatively affected. Meanwhile, a letter sent to U.S. Secretary Chu has questioned the DOE loan selection process.
JinkoSolar provides Haining update
JinkoSolar has provided an update on its Haining manufacturing facility in China. In a conference call, it also released background details of the events leading up to its closure.
US solar outpaces global market and remains "bullish"
Lower prices and a rapidly changing global landscape have pushed the solar market in the U.S. to post record second quarter growth and keep the market growing at a “bullish” rate. New Jersey has overtaken California as the leading non-residential market.
Solar Frontier seals Indian PV supply deals
Solar Frontier will supply over 30 megawatts (MW) worth of its thin film photovoltaic panels to projects in India.
