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.
MEMC announces over 1,300 redundancies, production cutbacks and SunEdison consolidation
2011 has wreaked yet more havoc on the solar industry. MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. has today announced that it will be making significant workforce reductions, manufacturing cutbacks and operational changes, effective immediately. The turbulent market conditions have also led the company to readjust its fourth quarter (Q4) guidance.
70 MW Spanish PV park to be realized
Germanys BayWa Ag and Wirsol are to build Spains biggest photovoltaic park. The two parties have formed a joint venture to realize the 150 million, 70 megawatt (MW) project.
Africa: 400 million being raised for renewable energy; 6.5 MW PV project underway
ix:Africa, with the help of European merchant bank, NextEnergy Capital, is planning to establish a 400 million to 550 million private equity impact fund, which will help develop renewable energy and clean technology projects in Africa. The two are also working on a 6.5 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in South Africa.
