China may double solar power capacity
According to local media reports, China is considering doubling its installed solar power capacity from five to ten gigawatts by 2015.
SunShot Initiative receives $112.5 million boost
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has said up to $112.5 million in funding will be made available to select projects across five years, to support the development of U.S. photovoltaic-related manufacturing processes.
Silfab and ESPE establish new solar company
Silfab Spa and Espe Srl have joined forces to establish a new company specializing in the development and installation of photovoltaic plants both in Italy and abroad.
Isofotón reaps positive Q1 2011 results
Isofotón has increased its first quarter turnover by 74 percent year on year.
Weak inverter demand expected
Photovoltaic inverter demand is expected to be “very weak” in the first two quarters of this year, according to IMS Researchs latest market investigation. Germanys dominance in the sector is also diminishing.
SunWize PV carport project expanded
SunWize Systems has finished the first phase of a photovoltaic carport project. Slated to be the U.S.s largest when completed, its size has been expanded from 3.63 megawatts to 4.45.
Eurosolar announces new president
At a gathering of European delegates on April 2, Peter Droege was appointed Eurosolars new president.
Saudi to see 10 MW solar system installed
Belectric and Sun & Life are currently working on what they say is Saudi Arabias largest solar power plant.
Solars best ever year
The first installment of pv magazines exclusive quarterly global photovoltaic updates, delivered by Mercom Capital Group, looks both at the impact of Japans nuclear disaster and analyzes why 2010 was solars best year.
Gehrlicher opens UK subsidiary
Despite the countrys current feed-in tariff furor, Gehrlicher Solar AG has opened a UK subsidiary. It expects start work on photovoltaic installations soon.
