US: 8minutenergy and Gestamp given go-ahead to develop 335 MW of PV
8minutenergy Renewables and Gestamp Solar have signed a Generation Interconnection Agreement (GIA) with Californias Imperial Irrigation District (IID), under which they will develop 335 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaic projects.
Solar soldiers Down Under
The Australian National University (ANU) has been working with the Australian Defense Force (ADF) to produce wearable photovoltaic cells for its soldiers. The researchers claim the resultant SILVER solar cells are efficient, rugged, flexible and light.
Hanwha SolarOne announces new COO
Hanwha SolarOne Co. Ltd. today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Tai Seng PNG as its new chief operating officer (COO). PNG’s appointment will become effective immediately.
Trina Solar profits despite the downturn
Vertically integrated manufacturer Trina Solar has continued to operate profitably, after today reporting an operating income of USD$32.8 million for the second quarter (Q2) of 2011. Module shipments worth 396 megawatts (MW) were also reported.
First Solar dedicates Arizona factory; appoints GM
First Solar has dedicated the site at which its approximately 250 megawatt (MW) thin film photovoltaic module plant will operate, when complete in 2012. Todd Spangler was unveiled as general manager and site director.
Etrion completes work on 2.6 MW Italian solar park
Etrion has completed work on its 2.6 megawatt (MW) Nettuno solar park in Lazio, Italy.
Meyer Burger continues strong year
Upstream photovoltaic equipment manufacturers Meyer Burger Technology Ltd. has continued its strong start to 2011, posting a strong second quarter (Q2) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) margin.
India: SunBorne closes financing on 15 MW PV plant
SunBorne Energy has closed financing on the debt component of $30.6 million (INR 1.4 billion) for a 15 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant in the state of Gujarat, India.
Despite losses, Suntech increases Q2 shipments
Like many of the photovoltaic module manufacturers, Suntechs balance sheets have been hit hard by falling prices and an unsettled market. Despite this, the company says it has upped its shipping ante.
Poland: First 1 MW PV plant online soon
Construction work on Polands first megawatt photovoltaic power plant is drawing to a close.
