Japan: Solar Frontier and Japan Asia Group collaborate
Solar Frontier and Japan Asia Group (JAG) have signed a solar energy project promotion memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate photovoltaic projects in Japan with anticipation of a new feed-in tariff.
China: Wirsol to develop projects with Suntech
German company Wirsol Solar is planning the first 20 megawatt (MW) order of projects with Suntech. Large solar stations are planned in Qinghai Province in the north eastern part of China.
Sale of Serenissima project to be concluded
S.A.G. Solarstrom has announced that the sales process of the 48 megawatt peak (MWp) Serenissima photovoltaic project will be concluded shortly. The closing was initially delayed due to the high degree of administrative effort.
New report highlights best practices in PV
California based organisation ‘As You Sow’ has released a report titled “Clean & Green: Best Practices in Photovoltaics” to highlight best practices undertaken by photovoltaic manufacturers.
Conergy posts 183 million (US$243 million) loss
German-based vertically integrated company Conergy has posted a significant EBIT loss for 2011. In its annual report released today, the company has attributed a decision to shift inventory and equipment write offs, at its Frankfurt (Oder) fab, for the result.
SolarWorld calls for focused response
SolarWorld president Gordon Brinser has called for a more focused response to illegal trade incursions. He is pushing for a “halftime in America” review of tactics to offset “trade predation” on U.S. manufacturing.
SunPower introduces 24 percent Maxeon Solar Cell
U.S. cell and module manufacturer SunPower Corp. has announced that its 160 mm, 24 percent Maxeon solar cell is now in commercial production.
Italy: The wait for the next Conto Energia
The fourth Conto Energia may be replaced by a fifth Conto Energia this spring/summer, or so some investors speculate. Whether the fifth Conto really gets implemented, however, and the reprecussions for solar subsidies, remain open questions.
Australia: Queensland Premier axes environmental funds
The new premier of Queensland Liberal National Party’s (LNP) Campbell Newman plans to axe the state’s climate change and renewable energy programs, including funds allocated for solar flagship programs.
Upsolar expands into the Balkans
Upsolar has partnered with Plan-net Solar in installing a 1.2 megawatt rooftop photovoltaic system in Slovenia. This is the company’s largest system in the country to date.
