Chinese PV glass maker sets up shop in Dubai
Chang Zhou Almaden will open its new $30 million PV glass factory and training center in the emirate, where it plans to produce up to 400,000 PV panels annually.
Storage and energy management installed at 9 MW PV plant in Pennsylvania
Once complete, the 48-acre solar farm will be largest in the state, with Axion Power International providing its PbC batteries and PowerCube technology as storage.
IHS acquires NPD's Solarbuzz, DisplaySearch
The two businesses will be integrated into the IHS Technology division and position the group as a global provider of displays research and solar market information, according to IHS President and CEO Scott Key.
UK: DECC community solar backing prompts STA 10 commitments amendment
Voluntary agreement by the Department of Energy and Climate Change to explore opportunities for community-backed solar farms triggers revision of STA’s solar commitments.
Germany: PV growth drops to lowest level since February 2011
The demand for photovoltaic systems in Germany reached a new low in September with 110 MW. Nevertheless, solar subsidies continue to decrease. November feed-in tariff rates for rooftop systems up to 500 kW range between 10.98 and 12.62 eurocents per kilowatt hour.
German wholesaler Energiebau files for insolvency
The Cologne District Court has ordered the opening of preliminary insolvency proceedings for the photovoltaic wholesaler. The provisional administrator is reviewing the state of the company. The management is eager to find a solution for its long-term survival.
Aside from problems with Russia, Ukraine offers top conditions for PV
Ukraine has emerged as an ambiguous destination for PV. It provides some eye-catching tariffs and boasts very good solar irradiation. If only political risks did not exist.
Enel takes quarter of capacity in Brazil's solar auction
The Italian developer plans to build 254 MW of solar PV in the state of Bahia, which will require a $400 million investment.
890 MW of solar PV clears in Brazil's reserve auction
Brazil has awarded power contracts to 31 PV projects in its first federal auction specifically for solar. However, the low average clearing bid price of $0.87 per kilowatt hour leaves questions about how many of these projects will be built, and when.
Hanergy expands operations in Silicon Valley
The Chinese company’s new Product Development Group will comprise seven units aimed at expanding its thin-film business operations around the globe.
