Siemens awarded 4.4 MW PV contract by US Army
Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. has been awarded a US$16.8 million contract by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center to carry out energy conserving upgrades. These will include the installation of a 4.4 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic system.
Donauer releases further information on Gulf expansion
Donauer Solartechnik opened an office in Oman yesterday, February 1. Speaking to pv magazine, the company expands on its activities in the Gulf region.
EU criticizes Spains renewable energy moratorium
Commenting on Spains recent announcement that it has suspended all feed-in tariffs for new renewable energy projects, the EU Commission says it fears disturbing impacts on the investment climate in the renewable sector, as a whole, could occur.
Greece announces new PV rates
The Greek government has announced changes to its photovoltaic subsidies. It has also highlighted the important role the technology plays in Greece.
Switzerland also publishes PV tariff cuts
Switzerlands Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) has announced that photovoltaic feed-in tariffs (FITs) will decrease by a total of 18 percent.
SunPower completes Tenesol acquisition
U.S.-based SunPower Corp. has completed its acquisition of French solar company, Tenesol SA. At the same time, Tenesol parent company, Total has bought new shares from SunPower, thus taking its ownership of the company to around 66 percent.
Arizona: Fluor to install 125 MW solar plant
Fluor Corporation has been awarded both an engineering, procurement and construction contract, and an operations and management contract by Arlington Valley Solar Energy II, LLC (AVSE II) for a solar plant worth 125 megawatts (MW).
Topaz solar project acquisition complete
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company subsidiary, MidAmerican Renewables, LLC has completed its acquisition of First Solars 550 megawatt (MW) Topaz solar project.
Solon receives 2 concrete takeover bids
According to reports, Berlin-based Solon has received two concrete takeover offers. Negotiations are expected to begin in the coming week.
Gehrlicher and Merk Solar Enerji establish Turkey JV
Germany-based Gehrlicher Solar AG and Turkish energy company, Merk Solar Enerji Çözümleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. ?ti. have established a joint venture (JV) under which they plan to develop photovoltaic projects in Turkey and its neighboring countries.
