Phoenix Solar to build PV park for Saudi oil company
Phoenix Solar has been commissioned to build a 3.5 megawatt (MW) PV park for the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). When complete, it will reportedly be Saudi Arabia’s largest PV installation.
China Sunergy and GCL-Poly sign 4,400 MW wafer agreement
China Sunergy Co., Ltd. has entered into a 4,400 megawatt (MW) long-term wafer supply agreement with GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited.
ABB to supply PV plants worth 39 MW to Italy
Power and automation technology group ABB is to supply three PV power plants to Italy, following orders worth $33 million from Emmeesseenne.
Ontario: Siliken sets up PV module plant
Siliken is on track to open a 50 megawatt (MW) PV module production plant in Ontario, Canada. The company is expecting delivery of the first production line at the end of this month.
France still struggling with PV incentives
The moratorium for PV plants in France will remain in force until March 8, after which a new regulation will be published. Charpin and Trink, political advisors charged with the task, are due to provide their report to the French Government soon.
Ontario: Increased PV opportunities, but module dissatisfaction exists
Following an increase in Ontarios domestic content rule, there are many new opportunities for photovoltaic (PV) equipment manufacturers. However, installers are dissatisfied with module brands.
PVN to build PV plant atop Californian landfill
California-based PVNavigator (PVN) has entered into an agreement with the County of San Bernardino, under which the company aims to build a photovoltaics (PV) plant atop a closed landfill.
Taiwan: AUO subsidiary to install 300 MW solar wafer plant
AUO Crystal Corp. (ACC) is to establish a solar wafer plant in Taiwan. Initial capacity is expected to hit 300 megawatts (MW). Up to 1,000 jobs could also be created over the next three years.
2011 PV prices continue to fall
New research reveals polysilicon, wafer, cell and module prices will continue to decline, with smaller companies expected to suffer the biggest price drop. However, the PV polysilicon market is forecast to grow nearly 20 percent to reach around $8 billion.
Schott raises its revenues; focuses on cost reduction
Schott AG has raised its sales revenues by 26 percent to 2.85 billion in fiscal 2009/2010. Having performed particularly well, the companys solar subsidiary is looking to strengthen its global activities.
