Eltek to supply 300 solar-powered base stations in gulf region.
The Norwegian power solutions group will provide autonomous power systems for mobile telecommunications in the Arab gulf region. Eltek has provided solar powered telecom installations across Africa.
Hanwha SolarOne signs 50 MW module deal with Baotou Shansheng
In its second supply agreement with the Chinese group, Hanwha SolarOne continues to develop solar PV in northern China with total module shipments of 100 MW.
SPI Solar to pay $92 million for Maltese firm, 26.57 MW of PV projects in Greece
Describing the deal as “a significant milestone” in its global expansion, SPI said it would pay nearly $92 million in cash and company shares for Sinsin Renewable Investment Limited.
Aleo Solar up and running in Germany
Following its acquisition by Taiwanese group Sunrise Global Energy, production at the former Bosch-owned Aleo Solar in Prenzlau, Germany, has begun again. The PV manufacturer is now producing its high-efficiency 300 W modules at the 120 MW capacity fab, where 190 employees have retained their jobs.
Italian net metering expanded up to 500 kW
Italy has raised the upper limit for net metering in the country from 200 kW to 500 kW per installation. The measure is set to boost the commercial rooftop PV sector.
Juncker presents European Commission team, merges energy, environment portfolios
A new Energy Union project team to be headed by European Commission Vice President-designate and former Slovenian Prime Minister Alenka Bratusek will “steer and coordinate” new bundled portfolios, including Climate Action and Energy as well as Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
Frost & Sullivan honors South African thin-film maker PTiP Innovations
“By offering an indigenous PV technology, PTiP Innovation contributes to the development of a new South African green economy, which will also create numerous job opportunities locally,” says Frost & Sullivan.
Hitachi Chemical's wavelength conversion particles increase cell efficiency
The Japanese company says its wavelength conversion particles for solar encapsulant sheets improves power generation efficiency up to 2.2% over conventional products.
Acquisition of SAG Solarstrom: Not a bad deal for Shunfeng
Interview: Goetz Fischbeck, CEO of Smart Solar Consulting, sees the recently announced acquisition of insolvent SAG Solarstrom AG by Shunfeng Photovoltaics as a win-win for both parties. Shunfeng in particular benefits from the German PV company’s expertise in project planning and implementation, while SAG Solarstrom’s creditors can expect a high insolvency dividend and the staff can look forward to retaining their jobs.
ABB unveils strategy to become battery leader
Swiss power and automation giant ABB intends to establish itself as the “leading entity” in the battery storage sector. It set out this vision in its Capital Markets Day event in London on Tuesday.
