Spain overtakes US with world's biggest solar power station; aims to reach 2,500 MW by 2013
Spain has opened the world’s largest solar power station, meaning that it overtakes the U.S. as the biggest solar generator in the world. The nation’s total solar power production is now equivalent to the output of a nuclear power station, reports the Guardian.
Signal Energy selected to take on Tennessees largest utility scale solar project
The State Building Commission has approved U.S.-based Signal Energy as the design and build contractor for the West Tennessee Solar Farm, a five megawatt (MW), 30-acre power generation facility, which when completed, will be one of the largest solar installations in the southeast.
New Zealand: University of Otago scientists receive major funding to develop next-generation electronic materials for solar power
New Zealand-based University of Otago scientists have gained significant funding from the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology to next-generation electronic materials for solar power.
U.S.: Largest solar installation in Milpitas goes live
The largest solar installation in Milpitas, the U.S. went live today at the Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV).
US: Solon to supply modules to National Grid's one MW solar site
Solon Corporation has secured a contract from Rivermoor Energy and Fischbach & Moore, on behalf of energy delivery company, National Grid to supply its solar modules for a one megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic project in Massachusetts, the U.S.
pv magazine exclusive: Intersolar North America trade show reflects upswing in solar mood
As an expected 20,000 solar devotees gather in San Francisco, the U.S. for the Intersolar North America trade show and conference, it is clear the industry’s mood is in an upswing. With global solar shipments up 92 percent in the second quarter, compared to the same quarter a year ago, and research firm iSuppli projecting a 92.9 percent increase in installations for the full year, attendees say it has become easier to be optimistic.
Advanced Solar Photonics announces expansion of solar module manufacturing plant to 60 MW
Advanced Solar Photonics (ASP) has announced it intends to expand its solar module manufacturing production line to 60 megawatts (MW). Production is to ramp up this month, says the company.
SunEdison teams up with Ontario auto parts manufacturer
SunEdison has announced its plans to produce racking equipment for its Canadian solar projects with Samco Solar. Up to 100 direct and indirect green jobs are expected to be created.
First Solar completes acquisition of Nextlight Renewable Power
First Solar, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Nextlight Renewable Power, LLC. The transaction was valued at around USD$297 million.
LDK Solar signs module supply contract with Enel
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. has signed a module supply contract with Italy-based Enel. Under terms of the agreement, the company will supply Enel with solar modules totaling 50 megawatts (MW).
