Canadian Solar invests in 122 MW North American PV pipeline
Canadian Solar Inc. has announced its involvement in a North American photovoltaic pipeline, which will see the Chinese module manufacturer install 122 MW by 2014. The move is part of its strategy to move downstream.
Japan: New PV FITS to prompt 3.2 GW installation growth
3.2 GW, or US$9.6 billion worth of new photovoltaic installations are expected to be added in Japan, following the countrys solar electricity price announcement on June 18.
Activ Solar completes 21.18 MWp Ukrainian PV system
Activ Solar has completed the first phase of its Starokozache Solar Power Station, located in the Ukraines Belgorod-Dnestrovskiy, Odessa region. Overall, the power station will have a capacity of nearly 43 MW.
NovaSolar bankruptcy announced
Thin film manufacturer, NovaSolar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to news reports.
Recurrent Energy to sell 100 MW Ontario PV portfolio
Recurrent Energy is planning to sell a 100 MW photovoltaic portfolio to Mitsubishi Corporation and Osaka Gas. The acquisition will be complete once the facilities come online in Ontario, Canada.
1 MW PV plant online in Chile
A one MW photovoltaic plant has been completed and grid connected by Spain-based Solarpack and Chilean state enterprise Codelco (Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile).
Phono Solar: Diverse offerings key to impacting challenging market
Tier-two Chinese manufacturer Phono Solar said that the key to making an impact in the current challenging photovoltaic market is continue to develop diverse offerings targeting a number of market segments. Phono Solars Global Marketing Manager Eric Yuan spoke to pv magazine at the Intersolar Europe trade show.
Abengoa plans 200 MW Californian PV plant
Spain-based Abengoa has undertaken a US$360 million contract to engineer and construct a 200 MW photovoltaic plant in Californias Imperial Valley.
Lack of consumer understanding highlighted in solar survey
According to Applied Materials fourth annual solar energy survey, while many consumers are said to be “optimistic” about the renewable energy, there is a lack of understanding regarding costs and adoption rates.
India ups renewable energy commitment
Indias Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy has announced the increase of the countrys 2020 renewable energy targets, from six to 15 percent.
