Mixed messages for UK PV: Innovation and criticism
In what is a microcosm of the environment facing photovoltaics in many parts of the world, in the UK innovative installations have been going up, while a new report has been produced critical of the countrys renewable energy goals.
Germanys Ralos also files for insolvency
Ralos New Energies AG, based in Germany, has also filed for insolvency. The photovoltaic system provider and project developer cites a weak financial situation as the primary reason.
Solar boat race: Fourth edition registers forty
The enrollment period for the fourth solar boat race closed with forty registrations. The race is scheduled to take place in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands on July 8.
Foresight acquires 2 UK PV plants
Alternative asset manager, Foresight Group has bought two ground-mounted photovoltaic projects worth six megawatts (MW) in the U.K.
ESA to install 22 PV systems in Tennessee and North Carolina
ESA Renewables LLC (ESA), a turnkey solar solutions provider, will install 22 200 kilowatt (kW) photovoltaic arrays in the U.S. states of Tennessee and North Carolina.
PV Expo Japan: Doors close but expectations high
Day three at PV Expo Japan has concluded amongst high expectations for the photovoltaic market. Demand for photovoltaics is expected to increase and Japanese and foreign manufacturers are jostling for position and attempting to establish strong brand identity.
Italian government scraps retroactive PV measures
Italys government has backtracked on a retroactive measure it was looking to impose on photovoltaic installations located on agricultural land.
Natcore unveils new solar research center in US' Rochester
Natcore Technology Inc. has opened its new solar research and development center today in Kodaks Eastman business park in Rochester, the U.S. Flexible solar cells will be a key focus.
US DOC forestalls finding in SolarWorld trade petition until March 20
This week, the waiting game continued for U.S. and Chinese solar industry leaders. Citing the “extraordinarily complicated” nature of its investigation, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) again postponed the date for its preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) petition brought by SolarWorld against Chinas manufacturers of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules.
Solon officially saved
It has been officially confirmed today that after weeks of negotiations, Microsol will take over the majority of Berlin-based Solon. The contract will become valid on March 5.
