US: Siemens to work on 20 MW Idaho solar field
Siemens has announced it will be supplying the equipment for the 20 megawatt (MW) Murphy Flats solar field, located in Idaho, the U.S.
German solar academy opened in Kenya
A German solar academy has been launched in Nairobi by Schott Solar AG and SMA Solar Technology AG. German Chancellor Angela Merkel went there on July 12, during a state visit to Kenya.
JA Solar announces new CFO
The Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturer has announced that Anthea Chung will be succeeded in her role as chief financial officer at the company by Min Cao.
P2 Solar to install 7.3 MW Bulgarian PV project
U.S.-basedP2 Solar has said it will install a 7.3 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant in Bulgaria. When complete., it is expected to achieve a 20 year gross revenue of USD$76.5 million.
US green economy creates more jobs than oil and gas
While estimates of how many jobs are being created in green industries are never easy, a report by nonprofit research institution Brookings has found that 2.7 million workers are now employed in industries that also benefit the environment, such as photovoltaics.
Intersolar North America opens doors on biggest ever event
The three-day photovoltaic industry event Intersolar North America has opened its doors to visitors from 62 countries. 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the event.
Germany: Phoenix Solar and solarcomplex partner on 4.7 MW PV project
Phoenix Solar AG is to build a 4.7 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic park in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
SPI begins construction on 8 MW US solar project
Construction has begun on an eight megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar project, located near Palm Springs, California.
No money upfront SunRun scheme expands to Maryland
The SunRun photovoltaic installation scheme has expanded to the U.S. state of Maryland, partnering installer Greenspring Energy.
Conergy completes UKs biggest PV park
Conergy has completed a five megawatt (MW) photovoltaic park in Englands Nottinghamshire. Having received planning consent on May 24, the Hawton project was installed in just six weeks.
