ReneSola appoints president for China division
ReneSola has appointed Xiaoliang Liang as president of the company’s China division. The position has been newly created and Liang will head sales and systems development throughout China.
Japan down to last nuclear reactor
Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power Company [Tepco] has shut down its last operating nuclear reactor. On Sunday, Tepco said it shut down the number six reactor at the Kashiwazaki Kariwa plant, the world’s biggest nuclear power plant. Hokkaido Electric’s reactor remains.
EPIA: 2011 capacity figures confirmed
The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) released its 2011 Annual Report today, in which it confirmed that 28 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic capacity was installed in 2011. In a trend that is turning around, 75 percent of this capacity was added in Europe and 60 percent in Italy and Germany alone.
Ontario government reviews FITs
The Ontario government is taking immediate steps to ensure the long-term sustainability of its renewable energy program. More jobs, lower prices and giving communities more say are in the agenda. FIT cuts are also planned.
IHS acquires IMS Research
Information and analytics firm IHS has announced the purchase of IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy for approximately US$46 million.
Negative earnings in 2011 for aleo solar
German company aleo solar AG have announced a drop in revenue and negative earnings for the financial year 2011. The annual report confirms the preliminary figures announced earlier.
Meyer Burger achieves strong operating results in 2011
Swiss company Meyer Burger Technology has reported strong operating results for 2011. Record sales of 1.32 billion Swiss Franc (CHF) (US$1.44 billion) have been announced.
Chiles largest PV power plant underway
While small by international standards, German renewable energy developer juwi and Chilean engineering firm Kaltemp have completed construction on what they claim is the largest photovoltaic power plant in Chile. The plant has a capacity of 1.2 megawatts (MW) and is located near the city of Vicuña, in the countrys sunny north.
Germany: Government will probably compromise
After a meeting with representatives from the federal and provincial governments, it has come to light that the changes proposed for photovoltaics in Germany will be made more moderate.
Jabil plans layoffs at Polish PV module plants
U.S. electronics manufacturer Jabil has announced plans to make redundant up to 600 workers from its two photovoltaic module plants in Kwidzyn, Poland.
