Gehrlicher opens UK subsidiary
Despite the countrys current feed-in tariff furor, Gehrlicher Solar AG has opened a UK subsidiary. It expects start work on photovoltaic installations soon.
LDK expands cell capacity
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. has expanded its annual photovoltaic cell capacity to 570 megawatts, having added a new manufacturing site in Hefei City, China.
2011 "pivotal" for US as solar identified as fastest growing industry
A new research report has found that solar is the leading industry in the U.S. However, there are still hurdles such as red tape and financing to overcome if it wants to continue on its strong growth path.
Australia: New government promises push to solar
The Liberal/National Party Coalition swept to power in elections in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) last weekend delivering the biggest defeat in Australian electoral history and some interesting developments for the PV industry.
Mars discovery heralds new era for PV industry
A new material has been discovered in space which, if it can be replicated, could hold the key to previously unimagined PV cell efficiencies.
PV: Spain approves 116 MW for Q1 2011
The Spanish Ministry for Industry has announced the approvals for new PV installations which have the right to obtain the feed-in tariff. Meanwhile, in the second quarter, the new, reduced tariffs will come into effect.
4.3 MWp worth of PV to be installed on Spanish greenhouses
?ITS Power has announced it will install 4.3 megawatts worth of photovoltaics on greenhouses near Granada, Spain.
Ontario: Alderville to see 5 MW PV system installed
Alderville First Nation and Silfab Ontario Inc. have signed a contract, under which Silfab will deliver modules for a five megawatt (MW) photovoltaic farm, to be installed in the Southeastern Ontario community.
S.A.G. Solarstrom remains upbeat
Following successful international expansion, S.A.G. Solarstrom AG is looking forward to a positive 2011, with modest sales, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) increases.
LDK finalizes Solar Power acquisition
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. has acquired a 70 percent stake in Solar Power, Inc. for approximately $33 million.
