Intersolar Europe: no boom but surpassing expectations
Attendees at Intersolar Europe in Munich were upbeat on the final day trade show and praised the quality of this years event and the large crowds of visitors the decline in exhibitors. Uncertainty over EU tariffs remained palpable in the exhibition halls, however, with leading Chinese manufactures reportedly cutting production by as much as 50%.
Chile on track for 6 GW of solar projects
Development of solar power projects are Chile has increased dramatically in recent months. The countrys Environmental Evaluation Service (SEA) has already approved 4 GW of new projects with an additional 2.2 GW currently under review.
Abengoa partners on 110 MW CSP project in Israel
Negev Energy, a joint company established by Spanish group Abengoa and Israels Shikun & Binui, has won a contract to build a 110 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in southern Israel.
Chinese PV manufacturers setting up shop in Kenya
Facing punitive tariffs in the EU, Chinese solar panel makers are eagerly looking to African markets and the state-owned Jiangxi Corporation is helping to coordinate a $140 million solar power station in Garissa, Kenya, as a base of operation.
Intersolar Awards celebrate innovation, European projects
For the sixth year running the Intersolar Awards were presented to the best innovations in the field of photovoltaics and solar thermal technology as well as in the new category of solar projects in Europe.
REC desert panels at Intersolar Europe
Norwegian manufacturer showcases its bifacial, desert-proof Peak Energy panels at Munich trade show. REC, which produces its panels in Singapore, has opened a Dubai office to target the MENA market.
First Solar makes $427.7 million from capital increase
First Solar has earned some $427.7 million following a capital increase in which it offered 9,747,000 shares of its common stock. It will use the fresh capital for acquisitions and expansion into new territories.
ABB expresses faith in solar
Maxine Ghavi, ABBs head of solar business, says the company is open for growth opportunities in the solar sector if it makes strategic sense, adding that the global market is expected to grow more than 10% in the coming years.
Florida showcase for solar tech advances
PV specialists conference looks at developments in thin film technology, new storage solutions and takes a bright outlook for the future of solar.
Cupertino Electric builds 30 MW projects in California
The U.S.-based solar installation company Cupertino recently completed two utility-scale solar generation projects totaling 30 MW in Huron, California. The plants are part of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s ambitious 500 MW initiative.
