BIPV predicted to be worth $11 billion by 2016
New research from NanoMarkets forecasts that building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) product revenues will exceed USD$11 billion in 2016. Meanwhile, installed BIPV capacity is set to increase to 3.6 gigawatts (GW).
Kaco opens 2GW inverter plant in Ontario
Kaco new energy has opened a two gigawatt (GW) inverter manufacturing plant in London, Ontario. Over 100 jobs are expected to be created.
Arista widens solar focus with new Helios partnership
Under a new agreement, Helios Solar Works will manufacture and supply photovoltaic modules to Arista Power, which is currently expanding its solar presence.
UK PV park activity heats up
The UKs solar companies are hard at work finishing their projects before the new feed-in tariffs come into play. Over the past week, three photovoltaic projects have either been grid connected or are nearing completion.
Italy: 3Suns owners announce second JV as thin film factory opens
3Sun, Italys largest solar module factory, has been inaugurated in Catania, Sicily. A new joint venture (JV) by its owners has now been formed to install 500 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic systems using the modules produced.
Australia: New renewable energy agency announced at Canberra solar roundtable
A gathering of solar industry heavyweights held in Canberra today has prompted the early release of details about a new body to oversee the future of renewable energy projects in Australia.
GT Solar secures 2 new polysilicon equipment orders
GT Solar International, Inc. has received new orders worth USD$81.7 million for its polysilicon production equipment.
Gesolar ramps up production capacity
Phase II of Gesolar’s workshop has gone into production. The potential for over 200 new jobs has been created and an extra 180 megawatts (MW) of annual production capacity added.
Jusung Engineering and MEMC enter solar cell production partnership
Jusung Engineering Co., Ltd. and MEMC Singapore Pte. Ltd.have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to establish a solar cell production facility.
Italian PV association calls for market certainty as investor confidence fails
Investor concern among Italian and foreign photovoltaic operators is said to be running high after rumors emerged that the government would further cut incentives. Despite assurances to the contrary, GIFI says the industry is panicked.
