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Apollo Solar Energy Technology Holdings Limited, Fujian Apollo and Hanergy have entered into a principal sales contract worth USD$2.55 billion.

pv magazine has learnt that under the long-term strategic partnership announced by Q-Cells SE and Innotech Solar (ITS) today, ITS will open a new factory next year near Halle, Germany.

The Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) has said that the BP oil spill has been a “wake-up call” for the industry to develop clean energy sources, like solar.

A solar powered aircraft, which flew its first successful flight in April, is due to undergo night flight trials.

The speaker lineup for the UK PV conference due to be held on June 22 at Central Hall Westminster, in England, has been announced.

During a controversial closed meeting held today, Spain’s Industry Minister, Miguel Sebastian informed industry associations that from July 1 remuneration rates for existing photovoltaics plants could be drastically reduced.

Hydro’s Extrusion Americas unit has signed an agreement with Florida Power & Light (FPL) to supply custom aluminum extrusions for the first hybrid solar/fossil fuel energy generating facility in the world. When it comes online later this year, the Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center will produce 75 megawatts (MW). It will be the world’s second-largest solar plant and the largest outside of California.

A new report has said there are “massive” opportunities for job creation within the UK solar sector over the next two decades. It was also found that solar photovoltaics (PV) has the potential to help the UK become carbon neutral by 2030.

The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TSMC) and Stion Corp., a thin film photovoltaics module manufacturer, have reached a series of agreements covering technology licensing, supply and joint development.

A pilot project evaluating “smart” solar energy systems mounted on utility and streetlight poles has been announced by Tampa Electric Company.