First Solar to build 4 PV plants in New Mexico
First Solar, Inc. will build 4 photovoltaic plants worth 20 MW in New Mexico. It is hoped they will be operational by the end of 2013.
UK: CSUN signs 50 MW solar MOU
Marking its solar expansion in the U.K., CSUN has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with an unidentified investor worth 50 MW.
Schott Solar announces further job cuts
Following its exit from the crystalline silicon photovoltaic module and wafer business, Schott Solar AG has announced further job cuts.
US: Congress members urge PV trade case loophole to be closed
Eight U.S. Congress members have written to the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), urging it to close a loophole, whereby Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers can export modules containing cells manufactured in countries outside of China, to the U.S.
Mixed feelings as 27th EU PVSEC closes its doors
The EU PVSEC tradeshow closed its doors today in Frankfurt after four days of presentations, product launches and meetings. Feedback on the event has been mixed, with some reporting very slow trade and questioning the need for the show going forward. Meanwhile, others saw opportunities in the fact that previously busy schedules were less than full.
Sharp declines to comment on solar scale back
Rumors have emerged that Sharp is looking to dramatically scale-back its solar business, with photovoltaic production closures expected in the U.K. and the U.S. The Japanese company is remaining tight lipped, however.
SoloPower opens US CIGS manufacturing facility
SoloPower has officially opened its new CIGS thin film photovoltaics manufacturing facility in Portland, Oregon. It is targeting 400 MW of annual capacity.
Morocco: ACWA selected for Ouarzazate
The Moroccan Solar Energy Agency, MASEN, has decided upon the consortium led by the International Company for Water and Power (ACWA) for the 160 MW CSP plant near Ouarzazate.
EU Pro-Sun: No influence on module prices
After the anti-dumping accusations, EU ProSun has now filed a complaint against alleged unfair subsidies given to Chinese solar manufacturers by the Chinese government. Different opinions arise on the impact this will have on module prices and the PV market.
US: SEIA chief says Georgia Power deal is not enough
The head of U.S. trade association for solar energy SEIA says today’s announcement by utility Georgia Power of its intent to expand solar capacity by 210 MW, has to be just the tip of the iceberg.
