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.
Dates for new Italian FIT pushed back
According to reports, the Italian Government will not introduce its new photovoltaic feed-in tariffs until September 1. The definition of uncapped “small systems” has also reportedly been revised to one megawatt (MW).
S.A.G. Solarstrom completes first phase of 48 MW Italian PV project
S.A.G. Solarstrom AG has completed the first phase of its 48 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project, located in the region of Venice, in Northern Italy.
SEMI and CPIA release China PV Policy Roadmap
The SEMI PV Group has announced the availability of “China’s Solar Future – A Recommended China PV Policy Roadmap 2.0,” a report containing specific recommendations for a Chinese photovoltaic policy roadmap.
India: Tata Power commissions solar plant
Indian Tata Power has commissioned a three megawatts solar power plant in Maharashtra which the company states is going to be one of the largest solar plants in India.
Scheuten Solar's Faymonville project
Scheuten Solar has signed a turnkey EPC contract for the installation of some 3,000 solar panels for Belgian trailer manufacturer Faymonville. The panels, with a combined output of 750 kWp, will be installed on three Faymonville roofs in Büllingen, Belgium.
