JinkoSolar revises Q3 and full year guidance downwards
Another casualty of 2011, JinkoSolar has revised both its third quarter (Q3) and full year 2011 guidance downwards.
Groundbreaking ceremony held for 250 MW Californian PV project
A ground-breaking ceremony has been held by NRG Energy Inc. and SunPower to mark the official start of the 250 megawatt (MW) California Valley Solar Ranch (CVSR).
Taiwanese cell manufactures set to benefit from US-China trade dispute
Taiwanese solar cell manufacturers are likely to benefit from the U.S.-China trade debate, if countervailing duties are imposed as early as March 2012. Meanwhile, following the first hearing by the International Trade Commission (ITC), the dispute was expanded to include solar cells. Word on the street is that SolarWorld is just on a marketing jaunt and could face a U.S. backlash.
IEA sends stark warning
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has sent a stark warning to the international community regarding the worlds energy future.
Equipment suppliers hit hard
Suspensions or cancellations in photovoltaic manufacturing capacity expansions or new plant builds are hitting equipment suppliers hard, in a new analysis from Solarbuzz.
US: Soitec to develop 155 MW of CPV
Soitec Solar Development, LLC, has received the go ahead to develop 155 megawatts (MW) worth of concentrated photovoltaics (CPV) after having five power purchase agreements with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
The US utility-scale solar landscape
U.S. solar expert, Alexander von Welczeck, takes time out of his busy schedule to talk to pv magazine about the American utility-scale solar market. Permitting, installation costs, site selection, and the announcement of new solar energy zones, are just some of the issues covered.
Germanys big boys release Q3 results
Conergy, S.A.G. Solarstrom and Phoenix Solar have released their third quarter (Q3) financial results. While all reported strong international sales and positive progress in some business areas, none escaped the wrath of the weak market conditions.
Astronergy completes 20 MW Chinese PV project
Astronergy has completed a photovoltaic plant in China. At 20 megawatts (MW), it is said to be one of the largest projects of its kind in the country. The company’s CEO predicts two gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity will be reached in 2011.
Australia: Greens set 100 percent-renewable goal
Just days after helping the historic carbon tax to pass the Senate of the Australian Parliament, the Australian Green party has said it believes a goal of 100 percent renewables can be realized within a decade.
