Almost 9 GW of projects submitted for licensing in Turkey
The first licensing round for PV projects larger than 1 MW in Turkey has been exceeded by almost 15 times. Nearly 500 applications with a total 8.9 GW were handed in between June 10 and 14.
Siemens to close down its solar division
Siemens will shut down its solar division after failing to find a buyer for the unit, which has been on the block since October.
Martifer launches online monitoring portal
Martifer Solar has launched its Energy Portal today, allowing power plant owners to monitor in real time their photovoltaic power plants. The portal integrates data from 250 Martifer plants worldwide.
MidAmerican to raise $700 million for 579 MW AVSP
Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary MidAmerican Energy Holdings has issued $700 million in series A senior secured notes, to help finance its 579 MW Antelope Valley Solar Projects (AVSP). The notes will be due in 2035.
China Sunergy ships from new Turkey facility
Only days after officially opening its new Turkish plant, China Sunergy (CSUN) has announced that it has commenced shipments. The production facility will have a capacity of 300 MW in modules and 100 MW of photovoltaic cells, when fully ramped.
Centrotherm loses order from Algeria
Only two weeks after termination of its insolvency proceedings Centrotherm has lost a large order from Algeria. Thus a project worth millions has escaped the manufacturer of photovoltaic systems and equipment.
Conergy completes 4.5 MW solar park in France
Conergy, the German-based solar solution and service provider, announces today that it has realized a solar park for the investor UEM, the local grid operator and energy provider. The total installed capacity of the project is 4.5 MW, covering an area of 9.5 hectares.
Yingli to develop 3 GW of PV plants in China
Chinese solar manufacturer Yingli has announced a deal to develop photovoltaic power plants in Yunnan province of Southern China, with a combined capacity of 3 GW.
Turkey: over 3 GW of projects submitted for licensing
More than five times the initial quota of larger photovoltaic projects to be developed under Turkeys FIT program has been submitted to the relevant regulatory authority. No foreign developers have been listed as applicants to be considered in the initial round.
Hanwha doubles Japanese sales presence
Module manufacturer Hanwha SolarOne will expand its activities in Japan, opening a second sales office in the booming solar market. Japan Daily Press reported that a Hanwha official has said that weak global demand makes Japan a priority for the producer.
