SEIA pursues changes to interconnection standards
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) last week submitted a petition to have the standards for connecting smaller photovoltaic arrays to the grid changed. SEIA has sought to alter specifications that require installations to produce less that 15 percent of the annual peak load if they are to qualify for the “fast track” interconnection of small generation.
7.5 MW PV plant in Thailand online
Work has been completed on a 7.5 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic park, located in Thailands Dan Khun Thot district, in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
First Solar resolves AVSR permit issue
The permitting issue with the Antelope Valley Solar Ranch 1 (AVSR) photovoltaic project has finally been resolved, meaning U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) financing can go ahead.
SunPower deposition reveals details over former employees who 'stole off' to SolarCity
On February 13, San Jose, California-based SunPower Corporation filed a motion for a temporary restraining order in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the residential solar array supplier, San Mateo-based SolarCity Corporation, as well as five individuals: Tom Leyden, Matt Giannini, Dan Leary, Felix Aguayo, and Alice Cathcart.
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.
