Pakistan and CK Solar Korea to develop 300 MW park
The government of the Balochistan province in Pakistan and CK Solar Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 300 MW PV solar park near Quetta, Balochistan’s largest city.
New research suggests PV industry is a net electricity producer
According to new research from Stanford University, 2012 represented a turning point for photovoltaics. Indeed, the industry is now both a likely net electricity producer, and poised to pay off its energy debt no later than 2020.
Activ Solar adds 127.5 MW of PV in the Ukraine
Activ Solar has completed the construction of two photovoltaic plants in the Ukraine, thus adding 127.5 MW of installed capacity in the first quarter of this year.
JinkoSolar secures $58 million loan guarantee from CDB
JinkoSolar signed a 15 year loan agreement with China Development Bank (CDB) worth RMB 360 million (around US$58 million, 45.32 million) to finance the companys domestic photovoltaic projects.
Brazil receives requests for 300 MW of PV
Twelve requests for regulatory authorization to develop and operate photovoltaic plants worth a total of 300 MW have been received since mid-March, according to Brazils national electricity regulator.
Solairedirect to manufacture 120 MW of ReneSola modules
Under a toll manufacturing agreement, Solairedirect SA will produce 120 MW of China-based ReneSolas photovoltaic modules in South Africa over a period of three years.
India: solar cheaper than grid power
Solar power is cheaper than grid power for commercial consumers in Maharashtra, Delhi and Kerala, even with no subsidies, according to a quarterly report published by consulting company Bridge to India.
EU: Installers against anti-dumping tariffs
European installers are against the introduction of punitive and protective tariffs, a survey conducted by the EuPD Research showed today.
Bosch receives first offers to buy solar division
Following Boschs announcement that it is exiting the crystalline photovoltaic business, the Germany-based electronics giant has confirmed it has received offers from interested parties. It is unclear, however, how long Bosch will take to review them.
Photovolt unveils 900 MW Japanese PV pipeline
Germany-based Photovolt Development Partners has unveiled a photovoltaic pipeline worth 925 MW (DC) in Japan. Completion is scheduled for between 2014 and 2015. The company is also planning to install 110 MWp in Israel and 35 MWp in Mexico.
