GE to build 400 MW thin film factory; sets new CdTe record
In what has been a busy day for the company, GE has said it will build a new 400 megawatt thin film photovoltaic panel factory in the U.S. It has also achieved 12.8 percent efficiency on a full-size, thin film solar panel, and acquired PrimeStar Solar, Inc.
3Sun granted 49.06 million in state aid
The European Commission has granted 3Sun Srl 49.06 million of regional investment aid. The funds will be used towards the establishment of a 240 megawatt, 358.68 million photovoltaic module production plant.
SunShot Initiative receives $112.5 million boost
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has said up to $112.5 million in funding will be made available to select projects across five years, to support the development of U.S. photovoltaic-related manufacturing processes.
Silfab and ESPE establish new solar company
Silfab Spa and Espe Srl have joined forces to establish a new company specializing in the development and installation of photovoltaic plants both in Italy and abroad.
Isofotón reaps positive Q1 2011 results
Isofotón has increased its first quarter turnover by 74 percent year on year.
Weak inverter demand expected
Photovoltaic inverter demand is expected to be “very weak” in the first two quarters of this year, according to IMS Researchs latest market investigation. Germanys dominance in the sector is also diminishing.
SunWize PV carport project expanded
SunWize Systems has finished the first phase of a photovoltaic carport project. Slated to be the U.S.s largest when completed, its size has been expanded from 3.63 megawatts to 4.45.
Eurosolar announces new president
At a gathering of European delegates on April 2, Peter Droege was appointed Eurosolars new president.
Saudi to see 10 MW solar system installed
Belectric and Sun & Life are currently working on what they say is Saudi Arabias largest solar power plant.
Gehrlicher opens UK subsidiary
Despite the countrys current feed-in tariff furor, Gehrlicher Solar AG has opened a UK subsidiary. It expects start work on photovoltaic installations soon.
