Bruce Sohn to leave First Solar
First Solar, Inc. President of Operations, Bruce Sohn, will be leaving the company, effective April 30, 2011. According to Rob Gillette, CEO, it is a “natural time for him” to pursue other opportunities. He will not be replaced.
Netherlands Queen visits Solarwatt
Queen of the Netherlands, Beatrix, is today visiting Solarwatt AG in Dresden, Germany. She is accompanied by her son Prince William-Alexander and his wife, Princess Maxima.
Gran Canarias largest solar rooftop system completed
Conergy has just completed a 1.75 megawatt rooftop solar system on Gran Canaria. It is said to be the largest of its kind on the Canary Islands.
Standardization, policy stability and competing with the 'big boys'
The first day of the side event of the 3rd Thin Film Week, Solarpraxiss Thin-Film Industry Forum started off rainy in Adlershof, but full of buzz. The packed hall at the Wista Management convention center in the Southeast of Berlin saw participants from all segments of the thin film production line.
Conergy completes 2.2 MW solar park
Conergy has completed a 2.2 megawatt (MW) solar park near Berlin, Germany.
Suntech named as top PV module supplier; JA Solar as number one cell producer
China-based Suntech has been named in IMS Researchs rankings as the largest photovoltaic module supplier in 2010. Thin film manufacturer First Solar was consequently knocked back to second place. Meanwhile, JA Solar hit the top spot for cell production.
Sacramento dedicates 3 MW solar power system
One of Californias largest solar power installations has been dedicated. The three megawatt (MW) system is located at Depot Park, a three million square-foot commercial and industrial complex in South Sacramento.
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.
