Belectric grid connects CIS PV plant in Germany
Belectric Solarkraftwerke GmbH has connected a 551 kilowatt CIS (copper, indium, selenium) power plant to the German grid.
Meyer Burger successful in R&R public takeover bid
Following the announcement of its takeover bid back at the start of April, Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has acquired 81.9 percent of the share capital of German photovoltaic company Roth & Rau AG.
Consolidation and negative solar surprises
Industry analysts at Jefferies believe consolidation is about to hit the solar industry. They add that the second quarter of this year has “negative surprises” in store.
Global PV demand shifting due to regulatory changes
New research suggests that photovoltaic market shares in Asia Pacific and the U.S. are set to significantly increase by 2015. Meanwhile, a “huge” 25 gigawatts (GW) of projects are in the pipeline in the U.S., China and India.
Germany: Solar-Konzept begins work on 28 MWp PV park
German company Solar-Konzept has began work on what has been described as one of Bavarias biggest photovoltaic parks. It is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.
Solar Dawn consortium selected for 250 MW Australian hybrid plant
The consortium formed by AREVA Solar and CS Energy and Wind Prospect CWP will construct the biggest solar thermal gas hybrid of its kind, with part funding from the Australian Government and the Queensland State Government.
Siemens diversifies solar portfolio with HCPV acquisition
Siemens has acquired around a 16 percent share in high concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) module manufacturer Semprius, for an undisclosed amount. The move will help Semprius scale up its activities to production levels by 2012.
SDG&E signs two solar contracts worth 257 MW
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has signed two solar contracts worth 257 megawatts (MW). The first, for 130 MWp, was signed with enXco, while the second, for 127 MWp, is with Arlington Valley Solar Energy II, LLC.
China: Anwell to ramp up thin film manufacturing to 1.5 GW
Anwell Technologies Limited’s subsidiary, Henan Sungen Solar Fab Co., Ltd., is planning to ramp up its thin film production capacity in China after securing long-term funding.
South Africa: PV could be a "goldmine" if supported by government
A recent report believes South Africa could be the next photovoltaics superstar, if the government implements a strategy supporting the technology. However, there are a number of barriers hindering growth, particularly in the residential sector.
