Cadmium wont be banned under RoHS, as lobbyists battle it out
The EU Parliament has not banned cadmium use in photovoltaics (PV), after making revisions to its RoHS directive. Lobbycontrol has also shed light on the Non-Toxic Solar Alliance (NTSA).
PSE&G begins construction on first of more than 20 solar projects
Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) has begun the first phase of construction on its 4.4-megawatt (MW) Yardville Solar Farm in New Jersey, the U.S.
Suntech launches program to support European partners
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced a new program, which is intended to support its Value-Added Reseller (VAR) partner network in Europe, both financially and logistically.
Italy: Martifer starts construction on 2 PV plants
Martifer Solar has started the construction of two photovoltaics (PV) plants in Northern Italy, worth approximately 3.1 megawatts (MWs).
SCE signs PPAs for 20 PV projects
Southern California Edison (SCE) has signed 20 contracts for photovoltaics (PV) projects worth around nearly 240 megawatts (MWs) under its Renewable Standard Contract program.
REC to supply Energy Matters with 20 MWs of solar panels
Australia-based Energy Matters has entered into an agreement to purchase 20 megawatts (MWs) of REC Peak Energy solar panels.
Sharp sees impressive solar turnover increase
Sharp has announced that its solar business developed strongly in the first half of its financial year (April to September).
Neo Solar Power signs supply agreements; looks to increase capacity
Taiwanese solar cell manufacturer, Neo Solar Power, has concluded agreements with Korean photovoltaics companies for the supply of silicon and wafers.
Italians positive about PV as new GIFI president is elected
The Italian photovoltaics association, ANIE/GIFI has elected a new president. The news comes as the industry announces it is optimistic about the coming year.
S.A.G. plans 2.13 MWp installation; to issue up to 200 million in debenture bonds
S.A.G Solarstrom is to build a 2.13 MWp photovoltaics installation on the site of a former excavated soil landfill in Spaichingen, Germany. The company also announced that, following approval, it is planning to issue debenture bonds.
