China: Wirsol to develop projects with Suntech
German company Wirsol Solar is planning the first 20 megawatt (MW) order of projects with Suntech. Large solar stations are planned in Qinghai Province in the north eastern part of China.
Sale of Serenissima project to be concluded
S.A.G. Solarstrom has announced that the sales process of the 48 megawatt peak (MWp) Serenissima photovoltaic project will be concluded shortly. The closing was initially delayed due to the high degree of administrative effort.
Motech completes inverter carbon footprint verification
Taiwanese company Motech has completed the first reported carbon footprint verification for its PVMate 4600MS photovoltaic inverter.
Solar-powered boat house
Dutch architect firm Groosman Partners has constructed a 700 square meter boat house where 1,385 electric boats can be charged thanks to the solar panels installed.
New report highlights best practices in PV
California based organisation ‘As You Sow’ has released a report titled “Clean & Green: Best Practices in Photovoltaics” to highlight best practices undertaken by photovoltaic manufacturers.
Conergy posts 183 million (US$243 million) loss
German-based vertically integrated company Conergy has posted a significant EBIT loss for 2011. In its annual report released today, the company has attributed a decision to shift inventory and equipment write offs, at its Frankfurt (Oder) fab, for the result.
SolarWorld calls for focused response
SolarWorld president Gordon Brinser has called for a more focused response to illegal trade incursions. He is pushing for a “halftime in America” review of tactics to offset “trade predation” on U.S. manufacturing.
SunPower introduces 24 percent Maxeon Solar Cell
U.S. cell and module manufacturer SunPower Corp. has announced that its 160 mm, 24 percent Maxeon solar cell is now in commercial production.
Italy: The wait for the next Conto Energia
The fourth Conto Energia may be replaced by a fifth Conto Energia this spring/summer, or so some investors speculate. Whether the fifth Conto really gets implemented, however, and the reprecussions for solar subsidies, remain open questions.
Siemens wins second order in India
Siemens Energy has been awarded the second order to supply UVAC 2010 solar receivers for the Megha parabolic trough power plant project in Andhra Pradesh, India.
