DOE provides cloud surveillance at Copper Mountain
As part of a project to predict output levels from large solar parks, the vast Copper Mountain solar complex will be equipped with cloud imaging devices called Total Sky Imagers (TSIs). The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is funding the project as a part of its SunShot Initiative.
JA Solar lowers full year shipment guidance on back of Q2 results
In reporting its second quarter (Q2), JA Solar has mainly recorded year-on-year gains, but sequential losses. As such, the company has lowered its full year guidance.
Evergreen seeks Chapter 11 protection; more manufacturers to follow
Evergreen Solar has filed for voluntary bankruptcy and has announced plant closures. Analysts warn more companies, like SolarWorld and Schott Solar, are at risk.
US Coast Guard starts $50 million solar rooftop renovations in Puerto Rico
On any U.S. Coast Guard ship, “PV” refers to a passenger vessel. But now some shore-side personnel are learning a new lexicon, as their bases in Puerto Rico launch a photovoltaic project.
Deutsche Bank praises German PV policy
Deutsche Bank has labeled Germanys feed-in tariffs (FIT) as ‘Best-in-Class’ while offering comment on balancing policy longevity and supporting investor security.
Schott receives 16 MW Thai order
Schott Solar is delivering 16 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic modules to Thailand under a new contract with Phoenix Solar Singapore.
Canadian Solar on a Q2 roll
While many photovoltaic module manufacturers are paying the price for 2011s weak demand, Canadian Solar has been relatively unaffected by the dismal market conditions.
Italy: GSE adjusts PV subsidy register again
The Italian network authority, GSE, has published an updated list of the photovoltaic systems that will receive subsidies this year. Currently more than 2,700 projects are on the waiting list.
Ukraine: First 20 MW phase of PV project completed
Activ Solar has competed the first 20 megawatt (MW) phase of a photovoltaic park in the Ukraine.
China Sunergy secures USD$160 million financing
China Sunergy Co. Ltd has signed financing and credit facilities with the China Development Bank worth USD$160 million.
