10 MW New Jersey solar project under construction
Lincoln Renewable Energy (LRE) has started construction on a 10 megawatt (MW) solar project in New Jersey, the U.S.
Q-Cells announces restructuring program; reduces cell production
In response to the current photovoltaic market conditions Q-Cells has said it will streamline its organizational structure and “permanently” reduce its German production capacity by 50 percent.
Kaco ramps up production capacity by 4 GW
Solar inverter manufacturer Kaco new energy has invested 30 million in expanding its production capacity by four gigawatts (GW).
Aleo Solar revises revenue forecast downwards
Aleo Solar AG has decreased its 2011 revenue forecast due to the current weak demand. International revenues have, however, more than doubled.
80 MW Ukraine PV project unveiled
Austria-based Activ Solar has announced the construction of an 80 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in the Ukraine. When complete, it will be one of the largest of its kind worldwide.
ReneSola records shaky second quarter
Announcing its second quarter 2011 results, ReneSola has withdrawn its full year guidance. Overall, shipments were down from the first quarter, but represented an increase on the previous year. Financial performance didnt fare so well.
India inaugurates governmental PV system
Indias Parliament House Complex has today inaugurated an 80 kilowatt rooftop photovoltaic system.
US: 45 MW Californian solar project begins operations
Californias largest solar power plant has begun commercial operations.
Chinese manufacturers winners under Chinas FIT
Mondays announcement that China is to introduce a national photovoltaic feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme was received well by many in the industry. However, analyst opinion is that the Chinese tier-one manufacturers stand to gain the most.
Smart PV inverter shipments to grow
A new report by IMS Research states that smart PV inverter shipments are predicted to grow to 27 GW in 2015, accounting for almost 60 percent of the market, asserting a positive outlook. This is compared to the 20% in 2010.
