Brazil: 50 MW PV plans unveiled
Brazils first commercial-scale, one megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant is set to double in size. Plans to ramp up to 50 MW have been unveiled.
Ontario renewable industry tries to rally voters
As the largest Canadian province of Ontario heads towards elections, on October 6, the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) has launched an advertising campaign in an attempt to sway voters in favor of candidates who support renewable energy, including photovoltaics.
US: Rhode Island implementing FITs
Rhode Island has passed a law implementing a limited feed-in tariff (FIT) and set it on a fast track to implementation. Under it, a 40 megawatt (MW) capacity cap for renewables has been set.
India: ADB loan to boost Gujarats large-scale solar industry
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made a $100 million loan available to Indias Gujarat. The goal is to strengthen the states large-scale solar industry.
PV Rome focuses on Italys solar future
The fifth PV Rome Mediterranean 2011 kicked off yesterday. The future of Italys photovoltaic industry was the main focus of the opening conference. A key advertising theme is “Made in Europe”.
Solyndra under scrutiny
The decision by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support failed thin film manufacturer Solyndra with a half-billion dollar loan guarantee is being closely examined in congressional hearings.
Enerparc and RWZ Solarenergie inaugurate 7.1 MW solar plant
Enerparc AG and RWZ Solarenergie GmbH have inaugurated their 7.1 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Germanys Bad Lausik, in Heinersdorf. Construction was said to have been completed in 10 weeks.
USD$1.2 billion DOE loan guarantee offered to MSP
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has offered a USD$1.2 billion loan guarantee to Abengoa for the development of its 280 megawatt (gross) concentrating solar power (CSP) project.
Germany: SMA commissions worlds largest solar inverter center
SMA Technology AG has commissioned the worlds largest solar inverter service center in Niestetal, Germany.
France unveils new smart grid project; Tenesol to install 500 PV systems
Under a new 30 million government funded project designed to develop a French smart grid, Tenesol will install 500 photovoltaic systems and 250 converters.
