SunPower completes 3.5 MW Macy's solar system
SunPower Corp. has completed a 3.5 megawatt (MW) solar system for department store Macys, Inc. The rooftop system is located atop the retailers online fulfillment center in Goodyear, Arizona.
PV inverter shipments decline by 39 percent in first quarter 2011
Market uncertainty and high levels of unsold inverters in countries such as Germany, Italy and France have been cited as contributing factors behind the global drop in inverter shipments, says IMS Research.
PVN plans to install PV atop New Yorks landfills
PV Navigator (PVN) has announced its intentions to participate in New York’s plan to install photovoltaic systems on the citys abundant landfill space.
SPG Solar completes solar installation for Californian dairy farm
SPG Solar has installed an 891 kilowatt (kW) solar energy system for California-based Lakeside Dairy. It is expected to generate over 1.7 megawatt hours of electricity annually.
Suntech revises guidance after first quarter declines
Having predicted a buoyant 2011 at the end of last year, Suntech has had to revise its full year revenue and consolidated gross margin guidance after experiencing both sequential financial and shipment declines. And, while year-on-year increases have been seen, the company expects the second quarter to be flat.
Japans rapidly expanding solar ambitions
In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear reactor disaster, a number of Japanese politicians and business leaders are hatching ambitious plans to vastly increase the countrys solar power capacity.
The search for ways against a fabless Europe
How can photovoltaic production be maintained in Europe in light of stiff Asian competition? There is no patent remedy. This became clear at the 5th SEMI Brussels Forum, which ended yesterday.
Australian solar installation program limited to Sydney
A proposed state-wide safety inspection campaign of solar installations in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) will be restricted to 500 spot checks in the states capital Sydney.
Roth & Rau expands Asian PV presence
Roth & Rau has acquired a China-based production facility. The aim is to expand the companys photovoltaic presence in Asia. The financial terms were not disclosed.
Phoenix Solar inaugurates two German solar parks worth 18 MW
German photovoltaic integrator Phoenix Solar has inaugurated two solar parks on a former military airbase, which are expected to supply energy to more the 4,300 households.
