Oerlikon sells solar business
Switzerland-based Oerlikon Group will sell its thin film solar operations to Japanese company, Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) for an undisclosed sum. In reporting its negative 2011 financial results, the group cited “extremely challenging” market conditions and a lack of customer investment.
Australia: Remote Aboriginal community saves with solar
In an environment where very hot, humid conditions are common in the wet-season months, remote Aboriginal communities have begun turning to photovoltaic installations to reduce power bills. Power-hungry air conditioners are used extensively during the summer months known as the wet season and rising electricity prices have been impacting on communities.
Enerplan: French solar industry remains sceptical
France-based Enerplan demands a clear political strategy for Frances future, and expresses scepticism over electricity giant, Electricité de Frances (EdFs) Photowatt takeover.
Germanys solar industry out in force
Under a beating sun, around 12,000 people from across Germany gathered together today in Berlin at 13.00 to protest against the new photovoltaic feed-in tariff (FIT) changes.
Mixed messages for UK PV: Innovation and criticism
In what is a microcosm of the environment facing photovoltaics in many parts of the world, in the UK innovative installations have been going up, while a new report has been produced critical of the countrys renewable energy goals.
Germanys Ralos also files for insolvency
Ralos New Energies AG, based in Germany, has also filed for insolvency. The photovoltaic system provider and project developer cites a weak financial situation as the primary reason.
Solar boat race: Fourth edition registers forty
The enrollment period for the fourth solar boat race closed with forty registrations. The race is scheduled to take place in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands on July 8.
Foresight acquires 2 UK PV plants
Alternative asset manager, Foresight Group has bought two ground-mounted photovoltaic projects worth six megawatts (MW) in the U.K.
PV Expo Japan: Doors close but expectations high
Day three at PV Expo Japan has concluded amongst high expectations for the photovoltaic market. Demand for photovoltaics is expected to increase and Japanese and foreign manufacturers are jostling for position and attempting to establish strong brand identity.
Italian government scraps retroactive PV measures
Italys government has backtracked on a retroactive measure it was looking to impose on photovoltaic installations located on agricultural land.
