New details emerge over 360 MW South African PV project
pv magazine has learned that the 360 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project announced by Moncada Group earlier this week has received all necessary permits.
Heralding a change
While theres a bit of doom and gloom surrounding parts of the photovoltaic industry at present, some areas are generating considerable excitement. One of them is where Berlin-based startup Changers is aiming at: the intersection of photovoltaics, technology and social media.
Q3: Suntech posts 13 percent gross margin; announces redundancies
While acknowledging that cost reductions are key and capacity expansion plans are to be put on hold in the current environment, Chinese polysilicon module manufacturer, Suntech has announced a 13 percent gross margin for the third quarter (Q3) of 2011. It has also said that redundancies have been made.
Roth & Rau suffers significant earnings loss; announces shorter working hours
Roth & Rau has introduced shorter working hours in response to the “drastic” decline in demand for its solar modules and systems. Due also to the deterioration of some customers creditworthiness, the companys sales and EBIT have been hit hard.
Germany: PV suppliers suffer from market depression
The expectations of Germany’s photovoltaic machine manufacturers will not be fulfilled in the current financial year. The 2012 market environment is also forecast to remain difficult.
Meyer Burger discontinues R&R control and/or profit transfer plans
Following Roth & Raus announcement that its third quarter 2011 has significantly suffered due to the weak solar market conditions, Meyer Burger Technology AG has said it will not go ahead with its planned control and/or profit transfer agreement.
Moser Baer develops 23.8 MWp German PV park
India-based Moser Baer Clean Energy Limited (MBCEL) has developed a 23.8 megawatt peak (MWp) photovoltaic park in Lauta, Germany.
Solar market sees pickup, but a flat market is predicted for 2012
After a tumultuous first half, with huge price drops and uncertainty on just about everything, the solar market is beginning to see some positive signs in terms of demand pick up. Overall, a growth of 20 percent over 2010 is forecast for this year. However, the 2012 market looks flat.
Martifer Solar to build 6.6 MWp Spanish PV project
Martifer Solar has announced it will build a 6.6 megawatt peak (MWp) photovoltaic installation in Murcia, Spain.
Australia: First Solar starts work on 10 MW PV plant
At 10 megawatts (MW), the thin film photovoltaic manufacturer has begun work on what it says is Australias largest solar farm.
