Australian solar installation program limited to Sydney
A proposed state-wide safety inspection campaign of solar installations in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) will be restricted to 500 spot checks in the states capital Sydney.
Roth & Rau expands Asian PV presence
Roth & Rau has acquired a China-based production facility. The aim is to expand the companys photovoltaic presence in Asia. The financial terms were not disclosed.
Phoenix Solar inaugurates two German solar parks worth 18 MW
German photovoltaic integrator Phoenix Solar has inaugurated two solar parks on a former military airbase, which are expected to supply energy to more the 4,300 households.
Global PV inventories reach record levels
Industry analysts have reported that levels of unsold photovoltaic modules have reached record highs.
Australian solar installation inspection program launched amidst political row
A state-wide inspection campaign of solar panel installations has been launched in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) while a political row continues over the state governments slashing of its feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme.
GT Solar raises 2012 fiscal guidance after successful year
GT Solar has notably increased its fiscal year 2011 revenues over the last 12 months, leading the company to raise its 2012 fiscal guidance. As with the majority of industry players, however, it did suffer sequential declines.
REC scales back PV production; announces lay-offs
The Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) has said it will scale back its photovoltaic production activities due to weak market demand. Around 500 employees are expected to be affected.
New Jersey: Tioga Energy starts work on 44 solar projects
Tioga Energy has begun development on 44 solar projects in New Jersey, worth 3.4 megawatts (MW). The systems are being installed at facilities owned by local government agencies in the states Union County.
China Sunergy positive despite sequential declines
Despite an industry slowdown in the shipment of photovoltaic modules, China Sunergy has met its first quarter shipment guidance. And, while sequential declines were experienced, the company posted year-on-year profits. Inventory levels were, however, high.
Work to begin on 5 MW solar project at AWC
Main Street Power Company Inc. will begin construction on a five megawatt solar project tomorrow, May 24 at the Arizona Western College (AWC).
