Switzerland: Meyer Burger closes Lyss PV production site
Meyer Burger will close its Lyss photovoltaic production site in Switzerland down and integrate the activities into its new Thun facilities.
Grid connected PV needs incentives to grow profitably
Without support, grid connected photovoltaics cannot grow profitably, states Navigant Research’s Paula Mints. Furthermore, while traditional energy sources are likely to continue to receive subsidies, it cannot be assumed photovoltaics will reach grid parity without them.
Chile: "Largest" PV plant completed
What has been described as Chiles largest industrial photovoltaic plant 1.4 MW has been completed. There are plans to scale it up to 25 MW over the next few years.
Creditors approve BMW heirs Solarwatt takeover
Solarwatt AGs creditors have approved the companys reorganization plan and BMW heir Stefan Quandts proposal to acquire 94% of its shares. Once the plan takes legal effect, Solarwatts insolvency proceedings will be repealed.
Germanys maturing "cleantech" sector geared for growth
Two reports, released this week, have indicated that Germanys cleantech industry, and photovoltaics in particular, will continue to grow in the coming years and maintain its leading place in the industry.
Isofoton reveals plans to manufacture PV in Saudi, Brazil and China
Spain-based Isofotón has revealed further details about its new photovoltaic manufacturing facility in Napoleon, Ohio. The company has also told pv magazine at the Solar Power International that it intends to set up module manufacturing operations in Saudi Arabia, Brazil and China.
Discounters Walmart, Costco and Kohls lead 'Top 20' US solar companies
Solar is going “through the roof” in the United States, according to a report released by the Washington, DC-based Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the San Francisco-based Vote Solar Initiative on September 12. In fact, the top 20 commercial solar users in America have installed more than 1.2 million photovoltaic panels, combined, covering more than 544 acres of rooftops.
Is America 'celling out' Indias solar mission?
Is the United States helping to finance and fulfill the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) or “helping itself” to a large, unprotected segment of Indias solar market?
Yingli unveils 72 cell PV module for US market
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has unveiled a new 72 cell photovoltaic module, the YGE-U 72 Cell, at this year’s Solar Power International in Orlando, Florida. Designed specifically to supply the North American utility-scale solar market, it has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories for a maximum system voltage rating of 1,000V.
Japan: Solar Frontier moves into downstream PV
Japanese thin film manufacturer Solar Frontier has announced that it will move into the downstream business in its domestic market, with an agreement to supply and provide “project development services” for two power plants worth 3.3 MW.
