EPIA: Bright future for PV, but global rebalancing of growth expected
A new report has forecast a bright future for photovoltaics, as long as government policy remains advantageous for the industry. Meanwhile, 100 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity could be reached by 2013, but Europes current foothold is expected to slip.
S.A.G. Solarstrom acquires 5.1 MWp Czech PV plant
S.A.G. Solarstrom AG has retroactively acquired a 5.1 megawatt peak (MWp) photovoltaic plant in Kamenicna, the Czech Republic, thus extending its portfolio to 25.1 MWp. The system was grid connected last December.
Italy: Signing of new Conto Energia delayed by bickering
Italys fourth Conto Energia should be done and dusted. However, testing the photovoltaic industrys already ragged nerves, it has emerged that bickering between Ministers has delayed the signing of the new decree. The final outcome is now expected on Wednesday.
Samsung and SMA create Ontario inverter partnership
Samsung C&T Corp. and SMA Solar Technology AG have joined forces to build industrial-size solar inverters at Celestica’s facilities in Toronto, Canada.
JinkoSolar releases positive Q1 results; announces new US president
JinkoSolar has weathered the slow start to the 2011 photovoltaics industry well, having posted positive first quarter results. Of particular note were its solar module shipments. It has also announced Ron Kenedi as the new president of JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc.
PV inverter market strong, but new challenges are emerging
The photovoltaic inverter market grew by 140 percent in 2010: Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic and France were cited as key markets. Meanwhile, for the first time, the top ten inverter suppliers were European. However, this foothold is not expected to last, as the market focus shifts.
Total looks to acquire majority stake in SunPower
French oil and gas group Total has announced it will launch a friendly tender offer for a majority share in California-based solar company, SunPower. The two parties have also entered into a research and collaboration agreement.
Australia: Solar bonus scheme suspended in NSW
The newly instated Australian government of New South Wales (NSW) has suspended the states Solar Bonus Scheme due to cost blowouts.
Trina and ANU sign R&D agreement
Trina Solar Limited has signed a three year research and development agreement with the Australian National University (ANU). The aim is to develop high efficiency silicon solar cells for mass production.
JinkoSolar and Bull PowerTech sign 50 MW module deal
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. has entered into a 50 megawatt solar module supply agreement with Bull PowerTech GmbH, the new solar business segment of Bull Holding AG.
