Hold that subpoena: White House is steamrolled on Solyndra testimony
There is a saying that elephants never forget and now U.S. Republicans, whose party is symbolized by a pachyderm are proving that theory, possibly to their own political detriment.
SunPower remains confident, despite negative income
Considering the year some had in 2011, SunPower seems to have emerged relatively unscathed. While the company suffered financial losses, it also posted revenue and shipment records. It believes it is well positioned for the future, however the analysts warn that it is “too early to get excited” just yet.
China: JA Solar supplies modules to 23 MW PV project
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd has supplied 23 megawatts (MW) worth of its photovoltaic modules to a project in Chinas Ningxia province.
Virtual power station project maps distributed generation
Australian scientists are working on a research project to network solar arrays across many roofs and households, into a “virtual power station”. The project hopes to improve the “predictability, quality and response” of power being put back into the local power grid.
SDG&E signs 200 MW PPA for Mount Signal Solar project
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a subsidiary of California-based 8minutenergy Renewables for its 200 megawatt (MW) Mount Signal Solar project.
Weak solar demand fails to impact Applied Materials Q1 results
Equipment manufacturer Applied Materials has posted strong first quarter (Q1) 2012 results, including a non-GAAP operating income of US$240 million, from net sales of $2.19 billion. Sales were down $50 million year-on-year, but up slightly up from the fourth quarter (Q4) 2011.
Germany: New PV leasing startup aims to "make solar simple"
Following in the footsteps of companies like California-based SunRun and Solar City, a new start-up company, DZ-4, is looking to bring decentralized solar power to Germanys masses. In the following interview, founder Tobias Schütt talks to pv magazine about his plans and explains why such schemes have not already been introduced in Germany.
Suntech exceeds shipments, falls down on revenues
In releasing its preliminary fourth quarter (Q4) and full year (FY) 2011 financial results, Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd says it exceeded Q4 shipments. Revenues and gross margin, however, continued to decline.
5 MW thin film tracker project completed in India
A five megawatt (MW) thin film photovoltaic project has been completed in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is said to be one of the largest systems, which combines thin film technology with a tracking system.
5.3 MW PV plant connected to Spains grid
Spanish companies, Valfortec and Solaer have connected a 5.3 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic park to the Spanish grid.
