Tunisia opens its first PV module factory
NR-Sol is gearing up to open Tunisias first photovoltaic module factory on December 15. Initial production capacity will be 25 megawatts (MW), but there are already plans in the pipeline to ramp this up, and to start manufacturing high efficiency solar cells.
Solar Capital also successful in South African PV bid
South African-based Solar Capital has also been announced as a preferred bidder under the first round of the Department of Energys new renewable energy program.
Solar venture capital funding on the rise
According to preliminary figures, 2011 venture capital (VC) funding in the solar industry has already exceeded 2010 levels, having risen from $1.67 billion last year, to $1.71 billion as of November 30, 2011.
ArrayPower's CEO talks integrated AC modules and solar survival strategies
In an interview with pv magazine, ArrayPowers CEO, Wendy Arienzo discusses the companys three-phase sequenced inverter, and explains why she believes the technology has reached a deeper level of integration than its peers. She also talks survival strategies and how this years turbulent market has served to underpin ArrayPowers value proposition.
Moser Baers ambitious US$1 billion solar plans
Moser Baer, one of Indias largest solar companies, has unveiled its ambitious expansion plans for the next nine months.
China: Oerlikon and CRES sign thin film MOU
Oerlikon Solar and the International Cooperation Center for China Renewable Energy Society (CRES) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) under which they intend to collaborate on the development of thin film silicon technology in China.
Scatec Solar to build 75 MW PV plant in South Africa
Norwegian company, Scatec Solar has today announced that it has been selected as a preferred bidder for a 75-megawatt (MW) South African photovoltaic park.
Intersolar China: Looking forward
Intersolar China drew to a positive close today in Beijing. What became clear was the great interest in photovoltaics in China, as well as the enormous market opportunities of a growing Chinese domestic market.
Soltecture reaches 13.4 percent CIGSe efficiency
Berlin-based CIGSe thin film manufacturing and system solutions provider, Soltecture, has produced what it says are the first 100 Watt photovoltaic panels with an efficiency of 13.4 percent.
US sees largest industrial high rise solar system installed
Photovoltaic module manufacturer, JinkoSolar and engineering, procurement and construction contractor, Premier Power have installed what they say is the largest solar system on an industrial high rise. pv magazine finds out more.
