Canadian Solar and Fire Energy Group sign supply agreement
Canadian Solar Inc. has signed a 100 megawatt (MW) solar module supply agreement with Fire Energy Group.
Japan: Solar Frontier officially opens thin film plant
Solar Frontier has officially opened its 900 megawatt Kunitomi factory, in Japan. It is said to be the worlds largest CIS (copper indium selenide) thin film solar module production plant.
UK solar industry hits back
The UK solar industry has hit following the governments announcement of an early feed-in tariff review. A group of companies has filed a claim in the High Court for a Judicial Review against the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne.
Solar on storm water detention basins
New Jersey-based Pro-Tech Energy Solutions is currently installing its first photovoltaics system on a storm water detention basin. In an interview with pv magazine, principal John Drexinger talks about the potential of this unique solar opportunity.
ADB supports Indian solar industry
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced it will provide up to $150 million in credit guarantees to support the development of the Indian solar industry. It is also making $1.25 million available for solar training.
Blythe solar project receives US loan guarantee
The Blythe solar project, which will be the worlds largest when completed, has taken a step closer to closing financing, having been offered a conditional commitment for a U.S. $2.1 billion loan guarantee.
Indian solar industry off to a successful 2011, but bankability issues exist
According to the latest Indian Solar Compass, India’s solar industry has got off to a successful start this year, with a large number of power purchase agreements (PPAs) having been signed. However, bankability continues to be an issue.
Despite strong 2010 growth, Phoenix Solar sees 2011 revenues stagnating
Phoenix Solar announces its most successful financial year to date, with revenues, EBIT and photovoltaic module sales all notably increasing. Despite this positive news, the German company doesnt expect to see growth in 2011.
Day4 Energy lays off 30 workers
Day4 Energy Inc. has made 30 of its employees redundant at its Burnaby pilot-production facility in British Columbia, Canada. The move will allow the company to restructure its operations in both Europe and Canada.
Japan: Yingli and YHS enter into PV agreement
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited and Japan-based YHS Co., Ltd have entered into a photovoltaic module distribution contract and an exclusive agent agreement.
