Intersolar China: Looking forward
Intersolar China drew to a positive close today in Beijing. What became clear was the great interest in photovoltaics in China, as well as the enormous market opportunities of a growing Chinese domestic market.
Two more South African PV projects awarded
The South African Department of Energy has awarded two further photovoltaic contracts, worth a total of 150 megawatts (MW), this time to a consortium comprised of SolarReserve, Intikon and the Kensani Group.
Soltecture reaches 13.4 percent CIGSe efficiency
Berlin-based CIGSe thin film manufacturing and system solutions provider, Soltecture, has produced what it says are the first 100 Watt photovoltaic panels with an efficiency of 13.4 percent.
Australias largest BIPV project completed
Scheuten Solar has manufactured and delivered 600 custom-made glass-glass building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules for Australias Carrara football stadium.
US sees largest industrial high rise solar system installed
Photovoltaic module manufacturer, JinkoSolar and engineering, procurement and construction contractor, Premier Power have installed what they say is the largest solar system on an industrial high rise. pv magazine finds out more.
MEMC announces over 1,300 redundancies, production cutbacks and SunEdison consolidation
2011 has wreaked yet more havoc on the solar industry. MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. has today announced that it will be making significant workforce reductions, manufacturing cutbacks and operational changes, effective immediately. The turbulent market conditions have also led the company to readjust its fourth quarter (Q4) guidance.
70 MW Spanish PV park to be realized
Germanys BayWa Ag and Wirsol are to build Spains biggest photovoltaic park. The two parties have formed a joint venture to realize the 150 million, 70 megawatt (MW) project.
SunPower and Solar Impulse join forces
SunPower has been chosen to supply its photovoltaic cells to Solar Impulses new solar airplane, HB-SIB, which will attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 2014.
Africa: 400 million being raised for renewable energy; 6.5 MW PV project underway
ix:Africa, with the help of European merchant bank, NextEnergy Capital, is planning to establish a 400 million to 550 million private equity impact fund, which will help develop renewable energy and clean technology projects in Africa. The two are also working on a 6.5 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in South Africa.
