China Sunergy begins manufacturing in Turkey
Chinese solar module and cell manufacturer China Sunergy is set to start production in Turkey this month with a 150 MW module production line at its new plant in Istanbul’s Trade Free Zone, developed with domestic manufacturer Seul Energy Investment Corp.
Trina Solar supplies 61 MW of modules to Brandenburg scheme
Chinese manufacturer Trina Solar is supplying 61 MW worth of modules for the Green Tower solar project in Brandenburg, Germany.
Spain: Renewable sector warns 80% of PV producers set to go
Representatives of Spains renewable energy sector asked official Brussels to help end “harassment” of the photovoltaic sector in Spain after the sector lost 30% of its revenue as a result of changes to FIT rules that were applied retroactively.
PV projects feature among Bloomberg New Energy Finance league leaders
Bloomberg New Energy Finance has released its annual league tables of the top movers and shakers in clean energy and photovoltaic projects figure prominently.
PV equipment spending will slump to 2006 levels in 2013
The distress being suffered by photovoltaic manufacturers is being mirrored among suppliers of production line equipment for the industry, with the money spent on such manufacturing equipment suffering a 72% decline in 2012.
7.5MW solar power plant for water treatment
A 7.5 MW solar power plant has been developed by SunPower Corp at Phoenix’s Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant. The installation is expected to generate 70% of the plant’s energy needs.
Heliatek announces world record for organic cell
Heliatek GmbH has announced a record breaking 12% cell efficiency for its organic solar cells. The world record has been accredited by testing facility SGS.
Greece reveals 724.162 MW of licensed “Fast Track” PV projects
Notis Mitarakis, the Greek Deputy Minister of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructure, Transport and Networks has revealed a list of five photovoltaic projects that have been granted “fast track” status by the state. Once completed, these projects will have a total capacity of 724.162 MW.
Global fuel cells market to reach US$910.3 million in 2018
Transparency Market Research has released a new market report that states that global fuel cells demand is estimated to reach US$910.3 million in 2018. In 2011 the demand was worth US$355.3 million.
Chile: Pace of PV development quickens
A contract for the construction of a new 2 MW photovoltaic plant in northern Chile has been signed and a new 1.2 MW photovoltaic plant in central Chile has come online, all in the space of just five days, highlighting a heightened tempo of photovoltaic development in the country.
