Sparx Group plans 8 MW Japanese PV plant
On the back of its recently established subsidiary, Sparx Green Energy & Technology Co. Ltd (SGET), Japan-based Spark Group Co. Ltd has announced it will install an 8 MW photovoltaic plant in Ashikitamachi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture.
India solar still faces multiple challenges, despite reaching 1 GW milestone
Cumulative Indian solar capacity now stands at around 1,040 MW, of which 830 MW were installed this year. Despite the crossing of this significant milestone, there are still many challenges facing the Indian solar industry, including missed deadlines and high inflation.
Manz reaches 14.6% CIGS panel efficiency
Germany-based Manz AG has announced its CIGS thin film photovoltaic panels have reached an efficiency of 14.6% in production conditions. The company adds that it will able to supply power costing as little as 0.04/kWh in the future.
Avaaz calls for petition to stop Chinese solar tariffs in US and EU
Following the launch of EU and U.S. trade investigations into photovoltaic exports from China, Avaaz is calling for half a million people to back its submission to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and EU Trade Commissioner for “talks not tariffs”.
Siliken announces Mexico PV plant closure
As part of its restructuring plan, which aims to consolidate the companys production operations, photovoltaics manufacturer Siliken has announced it will close production activities in Mexico down.
US: Isofotón to open Ohio manufacturing facility
Spain-based Isofotón will announce the opening of its new photovoltaic manufacturing facility in Napoleon, Ohio during next weeks Solar Power International event. Production at the facility is scheduled to commence in November.
Energy Smart plans PV projects for Estonia
Having almost completed work on its first pilot photovoltaic plant, Energy Smart tells pv magazine that it has already begun planning a further two projects in Estonia.
'New energy can power our future,' Obama avows in DNC acceptance speech
“Unlike my opponent, I will not let oil companies write this countrys energy plan,” U.S. President Barack Obama pledged on Thursday night, September 6, facing a packed hall of supporters in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the 2012 Democratic National Convention (DNC), as he officially accepted his partys nomination and embarked on a second run for the White House.
EC launches Chinese anti-dumping PV investigation
The European Commission (EC) has initiated proceedings against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers. The Competition Authority will now consider the allegation of dumping, according to an announcement by the European Commission this morning.
Quality for Photovoltaics: Calls for module transport improvement
Solarpraxis Quality for Photovoltaic systems conference kicked off this morning in Berlin, Germany. On the one hand, discussions have centered around where the industry needs to improve standards, and on the other, where quality claims cost excessive money.
