Etrion plans 8.8 MW PV park in Chile
Etrion has announced the details of its first proposed Chilean photovoltaic park. The company has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with Atacama Minerals Chile S.C.M. to install the 8.8 MW project in the north of Chile.
PV projects totaling over 120 MW planned for Chile
Chile-based Pacific Solar Inc., established in 2011 by Nexer Renovables, is planning to construct two photovoltaic plants in Chile worth 123.5 MW. Operations are expected to commence between 2014 and 2015.
Asola Solarpower applies for self-administration insolvency
Asola Solarpower GmbH has submitted an application to the local court in Erfurt, Germany to open insolvency proceedings under self-administration. A part of its restructuring plan is to find interested investors.
Solar Bankers plans 300 MW production of its new concentrated solar module
U.S.-based Solar Bankers LLC and Germanys Apollon GmbH & Co. KG have unveiled a new concentrated solar module using holographic foil, which they claim can be produced at costs lower than other manufacturers. They aim to establish 300 MW of production capacity in 2013.
PV polysilicon utilization rates drop to under 70%
Average quarterly polysilicon plant utilization rates have fallen below 70% in the past six months, according to NPD Solarbuzz. While this has put many “aggressive” capacity expansions on hold, supply rationalization is helping to stabilize prices.
AEG secures Eastern European solar contract worth 240 MW
AEG Power Solutions has secured an equipment contract with an unnamed Western European EPC contractor for nine solar projects totaling 240 MW in Eastern Europe.
EGP commissions 19 PV plants in Greece
Enel Green Power (EGP) has commissioned photovoltaic plants in Greece worth 42 MW. An additional 15 MW has been put into service by EGP and Sharps joint venture, ESSE.
Ex-Im Bank approves loan guarantee for Mexico PV project
U.S.-based Ex-Im Bank has approved a US$780,000 loan guarantee for a 500 kW photovoltaic rooftop project in Mexico. When complete, the facility is expected to be one of the largest of its kind in the country.
Upsolars Tigo-integrated smart modules now available for UK solar market
Upsolar, a leading international provider of solar PV modules, today announced the UK availability of its smart modules powered by Tigo Energy.
South Africa: Trina to supply Gestamp with 30 MW of modules
Trina Solar Limited (TSL) has said it will supply Gestamp Solar with 30 MW worth of its photovoltaic modules to be used in projects in South Africa.
