Japan: Work to begin on 5.2 MW PV project
Sanko Real Estate Co. Ltd, Solar Frontier and Chiyoda Corporation are gearing up to begin work on a 5.2 MW photovoltaic plant in Japans Ise City, Mie Prefecture.
PV 2012: Strong finish expected thanks to Germany
2012 has been a rough and tumble year for the solar industry in general, having been consumed by anti-dumping and protectionist measures as countries across the world tried to rescue their own manufacturers in the face of massive oversupply and ever-falling prices. However, the year could have been far worse.
Aleo sells Bosch Solar CIS Tech stake
Aleo Solar has sold its equity stake in Bosch Solar CIS Tech GmbH to Robert Bosch GmbH. The purchase price was not disclosed.
China: 2.83 GW of solar to be installed under Golden Sun program
China’s Ministries of Finance, and Science and Technology, and its National Energy Administration have released figures for the second batch of projects under the Golden Sun Program. Overall, it is expected that 2.835 GW of solar will be installed.
SiC Processing AS announces insolvency
Norway-based SiC Processing AS has submitted a petition for insolvency at Norways Porsgrunn district court.
Hanwha SolarOne experiences Q3 losses; lowers shipment guidance
Hanwha SolarOne has experienced a number of Q3 2012 losses, leading it to lower its photovoltaic module shipment guidance for a second time this year. Overall, the company remains positive, in light of its downstream strategies, Q.Cells cooperation and new growth markets, despite recognizing the still challenging solar conditions.
Work on 92 MW US PV plant complete
Construction work on the first phase of a 150 MW photovoltaic plant has been completed by Sempra U.S. Gas & Power in Boulder City, Nevada. Overall, the project is scheduled to be finalized in 2015.
US: Record year for residential solar installations
Americas solar installers are racking up some of their highest sales results ever, according to the Washington, DC-based trade group, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Germany: Schüco sells off thin film production plants
Germany-based Schüco has appointed three international auction houses to handle the sell-off of its photovoltaic thin film module production facilities.
Hanwha to supply 155 MW of PV modules to South Africa
Hanwha SolarOne has signed its biggest deal to date with an agreement to supply 155 MW of photovoltaic modules to two solar farms being developed in South Africa.
