Taiwanese cell shipments hit record high
A new report has found that shipments from Taiwans photovoltaic cell industry hit a record high in 2012. Overall, EnergyTrend found that the country’s manufacturers shipped 5.5 GW of cells globally last year.
Suntech plans PV module factory in Uzbekistan
Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd is planning to build a photovoltaic module factory in Uzbekistan.
Lithuania halts solar development
The Lithuanian Government has announced it will not permit the construction of any new solar facilities, in a bid to halt the “rapid” development of the project industry. The amendments are expected to be passed on March 1.
Italy: Solar share retreats as part of Enel energy mix
Italian renewables provider Enel Green Power’s consolidated results for 2012 paint a picture of growing revenues and profits coupled with a growing debt pile.
Emmvee develops first solar park in India
India-based Emmvee PV Power is developing a 20 MW solar park at Hindupur in Andhra Pradesh state.
NRG Energy brings solar power to New Orleans school
Unveils first solar powered playground at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School for Science and Technology.
Japan: Solar lifts the gloom for Kyocera
Increasing demand for solar in Japan and the cost reductions found from the plunging price of polysilicon helped electronics giant Kyocera mitigate group losses from falls in demand for its non smartphone mobiles, PCs and flat screen TVs.
France publishes PV FIT bonus details
The French government has published details of its 10% FIT bonus for PV systems produced in the European Union. In other news, French energy giant EDF has reportedly announced the construction of a new photovoltaic production site for Photowatt.
TSMC hits 15% module efficiency
In another sign that TSMC Solar is achieving rapid efficiency gains, the Taiwanese manufacturer has announced it has achieved 15.1% module efficiency. The module sets a new record for monolithic thin film efficiency, using its CIGS technology.
US: NRG starts up 66 MW PV plant in California
New Jersey-based energy company NRG Energy Inc has announced the start of commercial operations at what has been described as California’s largest fully operational solar facility.
