Principal Solar takes significant strides to build worlds first distributed solar utility: Acquires 3.5MW solar project in Andover, Mass.
Principal Solar, Inc. a publicly traded solar energy holding company executing a unique roll-up strategy to create the world’s first distributed solar utility, today announced the acquisition of a 3.5MW solar project slated for Andover, Mass. from SunGen and R&D Solar.
California solar bill will not see the light of day
Legislation that would have provided customers of Californias three major utilities Southern California Edison (SCE) San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) with access to virtual, net-metered photovoltaic energy was blocked in the states Assembly Committee on Utilities and Commerce on August 31.
TSMC rolls out 14.2% CIGS modules
Taiwanese semiconductor giant, TSMC announced today that modules with efficiencies reaching 14.2% are rolling off its lines. TSMC produces CIGS thin film modules, utilizing technology licensed from Californian startup, Stion.
Solon: North American strategies, growth prospects and how Microsol stepped in at just the right time
Solon Corporations new VP and GM of power plants, Jared Schoch discusses his plans for growing the companys North American photovoltaic business, the financing landscape in the region, and the impact of Microsols recent takeover of Solon SE with pv magazine.
PV microinverters and power optimizers set for significant growth
On the back of 180% market growth in 2011, the latest industry figures indicate that microinverter and power optimizer shipments will grow over 70% in 2012. By 2016, they are expected to comprise 10% of the photovoltaic inverter market. Three suppliers currently dominate the landscape.
Australia: FRV wins 20 MW PV project bid
Spain-based Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) plans to install a 20 MW photovoltaic plant near Canberra, Australia, having won the countrys first large-scale solar reverse auction, held by the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government.
Solaria: 290 jobs to go as Spanish factory is downsized
Spain-based Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente has announced plans to downsize its photovoltaic equipment plant in Puertollano, Ciudad Real, in order to “adapt resources and labor costs to the activity in the photovoltaic sector”. 290 jobs will be cut.
Germany called to help avoid EU-Sino trade war
Chinese government officials have used economic cooperation talks between Germany and China, to raise the topic that a bilateral solution could be reached between the 2 countries to avoid a potential photovoltaic trade war.
Trina Solar expands into Chile
Chinese manufacturer Trina Solar announced today that it is opening a sales and business development office in Santiago, Chile. The new site will give the company coverage throughout the Americas including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Chile: Sharp increase in PV applications
Applications worth over 2.4 GW of newly installed capacity have been submitted in Chile in 2012. While a good proportion may never go ahead, it indicates very rapid growth in the South American market.
