250 MW solar ranch offered $1.187 billion US DOE loan guarantee
The 250 megawatt (MW) California Valley Solar Ranch power plant has been offered a conditional commitment loan guarantee of up to $1.187 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
EDP Renováveis announces new JV
EDP Renováveis has announced the creation of a new joint venture (JV) with Generg to develop new photovoltaic plants in Portugal.
Portugal: Calls for renewable investment cuts
Portuguese bank BPI has presented a new study, which it believes defends the need for investment cuts in renewable energy projects. Industry figures have hit back.
First Solar now serving 10 to 30 kW PV market
First Solar, Inc. has announced its thin film photovoltaic modules are now available for commercial solar systems between 10 and 30 kilowatts (kW) in size. Until now, they had only been available for systems above 30 kW.
Phoenix Solar to build 12 MW French PV park
Phoenix Solar AG has signed an agreement to construct a 12 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic system in France. When completed, it will be the companys biggest project to date outside of its home country, Germany.
VC solar funding soars
The first quarter of this year has seen strong venture capital (VC) funding in the solar sector, having increased almost three fold from the fourth quarter of 2010. Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is also strong.
CIPV Expo 2011 in review: Growth on the agenda
The CIPV Expo 2011 took place last week in Beijing, China. With big ambitions for the future, thin film and building-integrated photovoltaics were a key focus. Switzerland and the U.S. were also prominently featured.
California: Manufacturing plant dedicated; RPS signed into law
The new Flextronics/SunPower solar panel manufacturing plant will be dedicated in California today. During the event, the states expanded Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) will be signed into law.
Meyer Burger sets its sights on Roth & Rau
Meyer Burger Technology AG has acquired an 11.3 percent stake in Roth & Rau AG, and has announced a voluntary public takeover offer of 22 for each remaining share held by public shareholders.
UK: IMS believes government favoring nuclear over solar
IMS Research has accused the UK Government of turning its back on solar. The company says reducing tariffs and limiting support to small-scale installations will create nothing more than a niche industry. It adds that the country “has made it clear” nuclear is a viable energy option.
