German Lower House of Parliament formerly turns its back on nuclear
The government adopted the Renewable Energy Act [EEG] Amendment today, which will abandon nuclear and offer some support for renewable sources.
US first utility scale CIS solar project on track
juwi solar Inc. is gearing up to construct the U.S.s first utility scale ground-mount CIS (copper, indium and selenium) solar plant. It is scheduled for completion at the end of 2011.
Fast falling prices drive recovery
After two quarters of declining shipments, photovoltaic module manufacturers are set to see strongly recovering demand through the second half of 2011.
Site for 400 MW PV project narrowed down
The site where a 400 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project set to be the worlds largest when complete has been narrowed down to three U.S. states.
Meyer Burger and GCL sign CHF160 million order contract
GCL-Poly subsidiary, GCL Silicon Material Technology Development Co., Ltd. has ordered CHF160 million (around USD$192.3 million; 133.6 million) worth of new photovoltaic equipment from Meyer Burger Technology Ltd.
Ontarios solar success hits a snag in Windsor
With a rapidly expanding solar sector and a growing number of installations, Ontario has rapidly emerged as a major photovoltaic market. However, a local solar manufacturers in the Windsor area are accusing local utilities of lagging behind with grid capacity and threatening jobs.
7.56 MW Deutsche Bank PV project inaugurated
Work on Deutsche Banks 7.56 megawatt (MW) Italian photovoltaic park is complete. It is said to be one of Europes largest tracking solar power plants and the biggest project to use Sanyos HIT solar modules to date.
Brazil: First commercial-scale PV plant completed
Brazils first commercial-scale photovoltaic plant has been completed and connected to the national grid.
Q-Cells unveils thin film PV modules in US
A year after its entry into the market, Q-Cells has launched its thin film photovoltaic modules in the U.S., according to media sources.
Belectric grid connects CIS PV plant in Germany
Belectric Solarkraftwerke GmbH has connected a 551 kilowatt CIS (copper, indium, selenium) power plant to the German grid.
