Conergy plans 20 large projects in Greece
Conergy has concluded the largest framework agreement in Greek solar energy history with investment from a major Greek investor. The plans are set to take off from 2011 onwards.
LDK Solar files suit against Canadian Solar over contract dispute
Chinese solar wafer maker LDK Solar Co Ltd has said it has filed a lawsuit against solar module maker Canadian Solar Inc, demanding compensation in connection with the termination of a supply contract.
Italy: 4 PV installations completed
Canadian Solar and Blue-Tech Srl have announced the completion of four photovoltaics (PV) projects in Northern Italy.
Conergy says it is worlds first solar company to offer output insurance
Germany-based Conergy has announced it is the worlds first solar company to offer Europe-wide output insurance, which is designed to provide customers with, among other things, ten-year protection against output decreases stemming from components or configuration defects, degradation and the delamination of modules. It is only available to Conergy customers.
IBC Solar opens Czech subsidiary in Prague
IBC Solar has opened an official Czech Republic subsidiary, IBC Solar s.r.o., in Prague today. The subsidiary will be managed by Gerhard Travnicek, and will take over the activities of the companys Prague branch office.
Discussion: PV policy, lawsuits and a checklist for project development
Photovoltaics (PV) project developers must create their own formulas for tackling a fragmented market – and they have to do it while dealing with the fast-paced changes in technologies and polices. That was the sentiment expressed by a panel discussion held in the U.S. last week, which was organized, in part, by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Trina Solar.
Phaesun begins rural electrification project in Mozambique
Phaesun has started a 300,000, two-year rural electrification project in Mozambique, in order to provide electricity to the people of Pessene, located around 50 kilometers from the countrys capital, Maputo.
juwi Solar to add 500 new jobs as part of worldwide expansion
Germany-based juwi Solar has said it will create 500 new jobs until 2012. Almost half of them will be located in Germany, which is currently the company’s “most important” market.
Greece lifts PV legal barriers
Greeces Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change has signed two new Ministerial Decisions, which have helped to satisfy some of the photovoltaics (PV) sectors demands regarding the uplift of certain legal-administrative barriers, according to PV Legal.
Schott Solar and Solland Solar sign partnership agreement
Schott Solar and Solland Solar have signed a partnership agreement that comprises technology license agreements, joint research and development efforts and joint production for back-contacted solar modules.
