Germany: First 2 phases on 46 MWp PV park complete
A 46 megawatt peak (MWp) photovoltaic park is currently under construction in Germany, at former military airport, Zerbst, in Saxony-Anhalt.
LDK revises down Q2 guidance
In more disappointing photovoltaic financials, Chinese manufacturer LDK Solar has revised down its second quarter (Q2) guidance for gross revenue by around $250 million, squeezing gross margins to only around two percent.
Astronergy and Solar Park invest in Thai solar farms
Astronergy and Solar Park Co. Ltd have announced their plans to invest in 5.5 megawatts peak (MWp) worth of solar farms in Thailand.
Yingli PV module shipments reach record high
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has enjoyed a successful second quarter (Q2) having recorded high shipping volumes and revenues. As such, the company has reiterated its shipping guidance and ramped up capacity.
Q2 results signal turning point for China Sunergy
Solar cell and module producer China Sunergy has posted a USD$16.9 million second quarter (Q2) loss, representing a net margin of negative 11.7 percent. The company did not meet the low end of its revised shipment guidance of 100 megawatt (MW) for the quarter.
10 MW Dover Sun Park dedicated
A 10 megawatt (MW) solar park, designed and build by SunPower, has been dedicated in the city of Dover, Delaware.
Interview: Suntech founder outlines PV strategy going forward
Hitherto focused on Europe, which accounted for 66 percent of its revenue in 2010, Suntech Power is diversifying its strategy, betting big on the U.S., Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. In an exclusive interview, Zhengrong Shi, founder and CEO talks to pv magazine about the companys latest plans.
Updated: 500 MW Blythe project abandons CSP in favor of PV
The first 500 megawatt (MW) phase of the one gigawatt Blythe solar project will be converted to use photovoltaics instead of concentrated solar power (CSP).
Indias Karnataka invites solar bids worth 80 MW
The Indian state of Karnataka is inviting bids for solar projects worth 80 megawatts (MW). A draft of the power purchase agreements (PPAs) offered under the policy has also been released. Criticism is aimed at both the lack of experience required for developers, and the benchmark tariffs set.
US to install 2.4 GW of PV this year
According to new research, the U.S. will see a total of 2.4 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic projects installed this year, marking an increase of 166 percent. Newly added capacity is expected to increase to 3.1 GW in 2012 and 5.5 GW in 2015.
