Conergy to supply 50 MW project in Pakistan
Germany-based manufacturer Conergy announced today that it would construct a 50 megawatt (MW) project in Pakistan. The project is to assist in providing more stable electricity supply in the country.
Solar Mosaic picks up US$2 million from DOE
California-based Solar Mosaic have moved a step towards rolling out its “crowdfunded” photovoltaic model, picking up a grant from the Department of Energy (DOE), as a part of its SunShot program.
Collaborate to facilitate PV
The IEEE, the worlds largest technical professional organization, has sent a message to the photovoltaic industry that it needs to collaborate in the global marketplace, in the highly-competitive current market.
UN: solar investment doubles wind investment in 2011
While photovoltaic manufacturers struggle through difficult market conditions, two new reports have shown that solar attracted twice as much investment as wind in 2011. The reports have also shown that total renewable-energy investments excluding hydro-electric accounted for 44 percent of all new generating capacity worldwide.
Activity levels high at Intersolar day 2
The second day of Intersolar Europe is at an end, and by all accounts the atmosphere was a positive one.While the exhibitor and visitor numbers may be down on previous years, there was nevertheless a lot of activity and many of the stands were well attended. pv magazine spoke to a number of players, which have interesting plans in the pipeline. Bifacial was a buzzword.
Intersolar: PV optimism in the face of adversity
The second day of the Intersolar Conference closed yesterday with the CEO panel displaying remarkable optimism in the face of extremely challenging conditions for manufacturers. The CEOs of Canadian Solar and JA Solar were upbeat about predictions for installed capacity in 2012.
Indias JNNSM: Projects under batch II are a "risky" proposition
Many of the batch II solar projects under Phase I of Indias Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) have been deemed a risky proposition in a new research report by India-based CRISIL Research.
EthoSolar and TecnoSun to manufacture PV tracking systems in Ontario
EthoSolar and its sister company, TecnoSun Solar Canada Inc. have announced they will establish a 50 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic tracking system manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada. The move is part of a strategic partnership, developed with Germany-based TecnoSun Solar Systems AG.
Solarwatt is insolvent
Following the news two days ago that potential investor talks had failed, Germanys Solarwatt AG has officially filed for insolvency. The Dresden-based company is looking to reorganize itself through self-administration.
Bosch Solar to enter Turkish market
Bosch Solar Energy AG has announced it will open a new sales office in Turkey. The company said it will focus on planning and installing turnkey photovoltaic parks in the country.
