First Solar sells 10MW plant in Spain
First Solar Inc. has announced the sale of its 9.9 megawatt solar plant near Zamora, Spain to European Solar Power Fund, a renewable energy-focused fund for institutional investors managed by KGAL.
Cadbury promotes solar in Ghana
Cadbury Cocoa Partnership has given solar lanterns to cocoa farmers in 160 communities in Ghana. Furthermore, the Partnership plans to supply and install solar panels in 22 schools.
Securing global competitiveness of German PV
Named the ‘CIS Cluster Tool’ project, work has started on the development of new manufacturing procedures for copper indium selenide (CIS) based thin films. The project aims to make a significant contribution towards securing the global competitiveness of German photovoltaics and supply industry in the medium and long term.
20MW Amherstburg solar park completed
A dedication ceremony was held at Amherstburg, Ontario by Capstone Infrastructure Corporation and SunPower to celebrate the completion of the 20MW solar park.
Solon's investment Blue Chip Energy files for insolvency
Blue Chip Energy GmbH has decided to file for insolvency proceedings. Solon currently still holds 18.28% of shares in the solar cell production company.
DEGERenergie opens up Croatian solar market
DEGERenergie has delivered its first MLD tracking systems to Solektra in Croatia. It is the first outdoor photovoltaic installation in the Republic of Croatia and, at the same time, the first facility using dual-axis tracking systems.
Bosch inaugurates new PV center
German industrial group Bosch has continued its solar expansion by opening a new photovoltaic center in Arnstadt, Germany.
BP Solar to move out of module production and sales
News agency Reuters have reported that BP Solar will close its Maryland facility as the company moves away from module sales and production.
Solar Frontier modules receive UK MCS Certification
Solar Frontier today announced that its SF130-150 series CIS (copper, indium, selenium) thin-film modules have received MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certification through BRE Global.
Phoenix Solar selected as EPC contractor for two French solar plants
Phoenix Solar has been selected to build two photovoltaic power plants in France, with a combined capacity of 24 megawatts (MW). Construction on the plants is scheduled to begin in a matter of weeks.
