Scatec Solar completes 4 MW Italian PV plant
Norwegian company Scatec Solar has completed and grid connected a four megawatt photovoltaic plant in Puglia near San Marzano, in Southern Italy.
Conergy: First quarter sales increase; falling operating profits
Conergy has bucked the trend to post increased first quarter 2011 sales. However, its operating profits have taken a tumble.
SolarWorld on a US roll
Going against the grain, SolarWorld has experienced a lucrative first quarter, having seen increases in its shipments, revenue and EBIT. The company attributes its success to its U.S. business activities.
Flextronics and MEMC expand PV panel agreement
Under an expanded agreement, Flextronics will produce photovoltaic panels for MEMC’s SunEdison subsidiary at its Malaysian manufacturing site.
S.A.G. Solarstrom goes abroad to drive profit
International expansion and risk diversification have helped S.A.G. Solarstrom AG post strong first quarter figures including a 152 percent rise in sales, despite the overall uncertainty of the photovoltaics market.
Conergy completes first North American PV installation
Conergy has completed its first North American photovoltaics installation. The 320 kilowatt system, developed in partnership with 21st Century, is located at Fujifilms branch office in Hawaii.
Phoenix Solar to focus on rooftop PV after significant Q1 losses
Phoenix Solar has suffered significant revenue losses in the first quarter of 2011, with year-on-year figures falling 60 percent from 80.4 million to 32.4 million. There is belief the company will now focus more on the photovoltaics rooftop sector.
Yingli also affected by slowing PV module market
Another casualty of the slowing photovoltaic module market, Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has revised its first quarter shipping guidance downwards. The company has also lowered its gross margin expectations.
UK: CCC's "blinkered" PV view criticized
The UK Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC’s) new renewable energy report has met with dissatisfaction by photovoltaic industry stakeholders. A key criticism is related to pricing discrepancies. However, there is big potential in the future, with the deployment of 2.2 gigawatts per year a feasible goal in the 2020s. Imported solar power is also an option.
Meyer Burger receives antitrust clearance
Taking it a step closer to its goal, Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has received antitrust clearance for its takeover of Roth & Rau AG and the associated merging of the two companies.
