DuPont and Yingli sign $100 million PV materials agreement
DuPont and Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limiteds subsidiary, Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited have signed a strategic photovoltaic materials agreement worth US$100 million.
Italy: Retroactive PV proposal likely thrown out
It appears likely that the Italian government will remove the retroactive action from its Decreto Monti. While the decision means that incentives shall still be halted for photovoltaic systems larger than one megawatt (MW) on agricultural land, the deadline by which such systems must fulfill the feed-in tariff (FIT) requirements, will be moved back to March.
European research project launched
A three-year multilateral and multinational research project has been launched, aimed at bringing efficiency, output and utilization gains right across the photovoltaic system. From cell to smart grid, the ERG project will involve research and development businesses, and bodies from eight European countries.
European research project launched
A three-year multilateral and multinational research project has been launched aimed at bringing efficiency and output gains right across the photovoltaic system. From cell to smart grid, the ERG project will involve research and development businesses and bodies from eight European countries.
S.A.G Solarstrom not to issue 2012 sales forecast
In light of increased financing costs and major European photovoltaic markets facing an uncertain immediate future, S.A.G. Solarstrom AG has today reported that earnings are down for 2011.
Hybrid solar cells with potential to push through efficiency barrier
New research from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. is developing a method by which more of suns spectrum can be harnessed by a photovoltaic cell. In theory, the hybrid semiconductor method could push through the theoretical efficiency barrier limiting silicon solar cells.
DOE loan for First Solar AVSR project in jeopardy
An up to $646 million federal loan and loan guarantee has yet to be secured by First Solar for its 230 megawatt (MW) Antelope Valley Solar Ranch One (AVSR), following the delay of a construction permit.
Germany: More FIT proposals on the table
The Germany solar incentive debate continues. While it was announced last week that there are plans to introduce a feed-in tariff (FIT) cap on photovoltaic modules, yet another proposal has suggested that only 80 percent of fed-in solar electricity should receive a tariff.
PV projects worth 20 MW announced in Greece
Europa Profil Aluminium S.A and Neon Energy will work on 41 photovoltaic parks in Greece worth a total of 20.7 megawatts peak (MWp) in 2012.
Solon: Further takeover details emerge
Details over Microsols intended takeover of Solon SE have emerged. Under its plans, the facility at Greifswald will close and 25 jobs will be lost.
